How To Fix FAP_MVI015 - Enter a cost center/cost center group in user personalization

FAP_MVI015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_MVI -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Enter a cost center/cost center group in user personalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_MVI015 - Enter a cost center/cost center group in user personalization ?

  The SAP error message FAP_MVI015 indicates that the user needs to enter a cost center or cost center group in their user personalization settings. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where cost centers are essential for tracking expenses and revenues.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user has not set a default cost center or cost center group in their personalization settings.
  The system requires a cost center for the transaction or report being executed, but none has been specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, the user should follow these steps to enter a cost center or cost center group in their user personalization:
  
  
  Access User Personalization:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the menu path: System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  
  
  
  Set Cost Center/Cost Center Group:
  
  In the Parameters tab, look for the field related to cost center or cost center group.
  Enter the desired