How To Fix I0208 - Cost center &1 &2 is a statistical cost center

I0208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Cost center &1 &2 is a statistical cost center

What causes this issue?

You have entered a statistical <GL:cost_center>cost center</>. You
cannot make postings to a statistical cost center.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a cost center to which you can make postings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0208 - Cost center &1 &2 is a statistical cost center ?

  The SAP error message I0208 indicates that the cost center you are trying to use is a statistical cost center. Statistical cost centers are used for tracking purposes and do not allow for actual postings of costs. This means that you cannot post expenses or revenues directly to a statistical cost center.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that involves posting costs or revenues to a cost center that is defined as statistical. Statistical cost centers are typically used for reporting and analysis, but they do not participate in the actual cost accounting processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check the Cost Center Type: Verify if the cost center you are trying to use is indeed a statistical cost center. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KS03) and checking the settings.
  
  
  Use a Different Cost Center: