How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION356 - Cost center &1 is not assigned to company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Cost center &1 is not assigned to company code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION356 - Cost center &1 is not assigned to company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION356 indicates that a specific cost center (identified by &1) is not assigned to the specified company code (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to perform transactions that involve cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost center has not been assigned to the company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost center may have been created but not properly configured to be associated with the relevant company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the assignment might not have been included in the migration process.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: Changes in the organizational structure may have led to the cost center being unassigned from the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Company Code:
  
  Navigate to the SAP transaction code OKB9 (or use the appropriate path in your version of SAP).
  Check if the cost center is assigned to the correct company code.
  If not, create the necessary assignment by entering the cost center and the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 to check the details of the cost center.
  Ensure that the cost center is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs to ensure that all necessary assignments were made.
  If needed, re-import or manually create the missing assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct assignments or if changes are needed, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Cost Center: Assign to Company Code
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing cost centers and company codes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_FOUNDATION356 and ensure that the cost center is properly assigned to the company code.