How To Fix FB255 - Contr.area/cost center & valid to & correspond.lang. & text lang. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Contr.area/cost center & valid to & correspond.lang. & text lang. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB255 - Contr.area/cost center & valid to & correspond.lang. & text lang. & ?

  The SAP error message FB255 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of a cost center to a controlling area, particularly when there are discrepancies in the validity periods or language settings. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use may not be valid for the specified controlling area.
  Validity Period: The cost center may not be valid for the date you are trying to post the transaction. Each cost center has a defined validity period.
  Language Settings: There may be a mismatch in the language settings between the controlling area and the cost center.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly maintained or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and verify that the cost center is valid for the controlling area you are using.
  Ensure that the validity dates of the cost center cover the date of the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the controlling area (Transaction code: OX19) to ensure that the cost center is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language settings of the cost center and controlling area. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the cost center master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can provide further insights into the configuration and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OX19: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and controlling area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to FB255.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FB255 error message in SAP.