How To Fix FAA_MD059 - Cost center assignment failed in &1 (not active in CO area &2, FYear &3)

FAA_MD059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cost center assignment failed in &1 (not active in CO area &2, FYear &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD059 - Cost center assignment failed in &1 (not active in CO area &2, FYear &3) ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD059 indicates that there is a problem with the cost center assignment for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it means that the cost center you are trying to assign to the asset is not active in the specified controlling area for the given fiscal year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to assign is not active in the specified controlling area for the fiscal year mentioned in the error message.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings for the controlling area may not include the year you are trying to use.
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center is active in the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  If it is inactive, you