How To Fix FB254 - Cost center text is missing for contr.area/cost center & valid to &

FB254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Cost center text is missing for contr.area/cost center & valid to &

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FB254 - Details

• The SAP error message FB254 indicates that there is a missing cost center text for a specific combination of controlling area and cost center. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a description or text for the cost center, but the system cannot find it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center Text: The cost center in question does not have a valid text description in the system.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates for the cost center text may not cover the date of the transaction you are trying to post.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may be inactive or not properly set up in the controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or cost center settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  Enter the controlling area and cost center.
  Check if the cost center has a valid text