HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING013 - Cost center &1 of controlling area &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING - Message Class for Key Mapping Logic

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cost center &1 of controlling area &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING013 - Cost center &1 of controlling area &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING013 indicates that there is an issue with the cost center mapping in the context of a controlling area. Specifically, the error states that the cost center specified (denoted as &1) for the controlling area (denoted as &2) is unknown or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Defined: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created or is not active in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of cost centers, especially if you are using a system that integrates with other systems or modules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the cost center master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center exists in the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Status:
  
  Make sure that the cost center is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping Configuration:
  
  If you are using a mapping table or configuration for cost centers, verify that the mapping is correct and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost center mapping or the error message itself.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to controlling area configuration and cost center management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.