How To Fix GJ222 - Cost center & does not exist in controlling area & and company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Cost center & does not exist in controlling area & and company &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cost center which does not exist in the controlling
area to which the company code is assigned.

System Response

Your entry cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ222 - Cost center & does not exist in controlling area & and company & ?

  The SAP error message GJ222 indicates that a specified cost center does not exist in the controlling area and company code you are working with. This error typically arises during transactions that involve cost center accounting, such as posting costs or creating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are currently using.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are working with may not be linked to the controlling area where the cost center exists.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the cost center code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to verify if the cost center exists in the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist, create it using the appropriate details.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  If necessary, reassign the cost center to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly linked to the controlling area. You can check this in the configuration settings under Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Cost Center Accounting > Define Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the cost center code entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center in the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KSBP: Cost Centers: Plan/Actual Comparison
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Center > Define Cost Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ222 error and ensure that the cost center is correctly set up in the system.