How To Fix GJ930 - PO & &: Cost Center & & Assigned to an Invalid Business Area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 930

• Message text: PO & &: Cost Center & & Assigned to an Invalid Business Area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ930 - PO & &: Cost Center & & Assigned to an Invalid Business Area. ?

  The SAP error message GJ930 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a cost center to a business area in the context of a Purchase Order (PO). This error typically arises when the cost center associated with the PO is not valid for the specified business area, which can occur due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Center: The cost center assigned to the PO may not be valid for the business area specified in the PO.
  Business Area Configuration: The business area may not be properly configured to allow the use of the specified cost center.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be correctly set up, or it may have been marked as inactive.
  Cross-Company Code Issues: If the cost center belongs to a different company code than the one specified in the PO, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code KS03) and verify that the cost center is active and correctly assigned to the appropriate business area.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business area is configured to allow the use of the cost center. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the controlling area and business area assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the Purchase Order (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that the correct cost center and business area are being used. If necessary, update the PO with valid entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Cross-Company Code Issues:
  
  Ensure that the cost center and the business area belong to the same company code. If they do not, you may need to adjust the entries accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the validity of the cost center or business area, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the master data is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the PO:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the Purchase Order with the correct cost center and business area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  OBY6: Check Business Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and business area reporting for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ930 error and ensure that your Purchase Orders are correctly configured with valid cost centers and business areas.