How To Fix FIN_SUB_VAL011 - Cost center category 'F' is not allowed to be posted manually

FIN_SUB_VAL011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SUB_VAL - Messages from Substitutions and Validations

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cost center category 'F' is not allowed to be posted manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SUB_VAL011 - Cost center category 'F' is not allowed to be posted manually ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SUB_VAL011 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a cost center that is categorized as 'F' (which typically stands for "fixed" or "fixed costs"). This means that manual postings to this cost center are restricted, likely due to configuration settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Category: The cost center is set up with a category that does not allow manual postings. In SAP, cost centers can be categorized in various ways, and category 'F' is often used for fixed costs, which may be restricted to certain types of transactions.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the controlling (CO) module may have been set to prevent manual postings to certain cost center categories to maintain data integrity and control over financial postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that specific cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost