How To Fix GP505 - Enter a cost center o r group

GP505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Enter a cost center o r group

What causes this issue?

In cost center planning, you can either go into planning using one cost
center or a whole group of cost centers. However, you cannot go in
using both simultaneously.

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?

Please delete either the cost center or the group, or
Enter a value in one of the fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP505 - Enter a cost center o r group ?

  The SAP error message GP505 ("Enter a cost center or group") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a cost center or cost center group to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a cost center or cost center group in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for the selection of cost centers or groups.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select cost centers.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an invalid or non-existent cost center or group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Cost Center/Group: Ensure that you enter a valid cost center or cost center group in the required field. Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  Check Configuration: If you are responsible for system