How To Fix GM152 - Cost center & is assigned in period & to business area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Cost center & is assigned in period & to business area &

What causes this issue?

You want to post to cost center &V1& in business area &V4&. In period
&V2&, this cost center is however assigned to business area &V3&.

System Response

You cannot post.

How to fix this error?

Either post to cost center &V1& in conjunction with business area &V3&
only, or make no entry for the business area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM152 - Cost center & is assigned in period & to business area & ?

  The SAP error message GM152 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a cost center to a business area in a specific period. This error often arises in the context of budget management and controlling within SAP, particularly when trying to post transactions or create budget entries.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center may not be properly assigned to the specified business area for the given period. This can happen if the cost center is newly created or if there have been changes in the organizational structure.
  Period Restrictions: The period in which you are trying to post may be closed or not open for posting. SAP has specific periods defined for financial transactions, and if the period is closed, you will encounter this error.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data for the cost center or business area.
  Budget Availability: If you are trying to post a transaction that exceeds the available budget for that cost center and business area combination, this error may also occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the cost center master data and verify that the cost center is correctly assigned to the business area in question.
  Ensure that the assignment is valid for the period you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings in the controlling area. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) and verifying the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (cost center, business area) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Budget Availability Check:
  
  If applicable, check the budget for the cost center and ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the cost center and business area assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  S_ALR_87013611: Cost Center Report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center and business area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GM152 error in SAP. If the problem persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.