How To Fix GL520 - Enter a valid cost center group

GL520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Enter a valid cost center group

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a cost center hierarchy that does not yet exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and correct it if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL520 - Enter a valid cost center group ?

  The SAP error message GL520, which states "Enter a valid cost center group," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a valid cost center group, but the system cannot find or recognize the specified group. This can happen in various transactions related to financial accounting, controlling, or internal orders.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Cost Center Group: The cost center group entered does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified cost center group.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost center group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the cost center group name or code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Group:
  
  Check if the cost center group you are trying to enter exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., using transaction