How To Fix F=012 - Cost center & is assigned to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F= -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cost center & is assigned to company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F=012 - Cost center & is assigned to company code & ?

  The SAP error message "F=012 Cost center & is assigned to company code &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a cost center to a company code in the SAP system. This error can occur in various financial transactions, particularly when trying to post costs or expenses to a cost center that is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified company code.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the current fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to cost centers and company codes in the controlling (CO) module.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center or company code fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Enter the cost center number and check if it is assigned to the correct company code.
  If it is not assigned, you can assign it to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and available for the current fiscal year. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that the cost center and company code relationships are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries you are making in the transaction to ensure that the cost center and company code are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Report: Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on cost center accounting and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned to the company code in your SAP system.