How To Fix 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