How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST117 - Cost center in sending company for cross-company travel expense missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Cost center in sending company for cross-company travel expense missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST117 - Cost center in sending company for cross-company travel expense missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST117 indicates that there is a missing cost center in the sending company code for a cross-company travel expense posting. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a travel expense that involves multiple company codes, and the system cannot find a valid cost center for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center: The cost center for the sending company code is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for cross-company code transactions may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the cost center is not specified or is incorrectly specified.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center may not be properly maintained or may not exist for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center exists for the sending company code.
  If it does not exist, create the cost center using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Verify Cross-Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for cross-company code transactions is correctly set up in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  
  
  Review Travel Expense Document:
  
  Check the travel expense document for any missing or incorrect entries related to the cost center. Ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter travel expenses, especially in cross-company scenarios, to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (for posting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cross-company code transactions and travel expense processing for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the cost center is correctly set up for cross-company travel expense postings.