How To Fix FCO_COST_CENTER012 - &1 '&2' is invalid.

FCO_COST_CENTER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COST_CENTER - Manage Cost Center

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 '&2' is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER012 - &1 '&2' is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER012 indicates that a specified cost center is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a cost center is required, but the system cannot recognize the provided cost center as valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may not be active in the system. Cost centers can be marked as inactive, which would prevent their use in transactions.
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center may not exist in the master data or may have been deleted.
  Company Code Issues: The cost center may not be assigned to the company code being used in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center Status: Verify if the cost center is active. You can do this by