How To Fix K8060 - No cost center or activity type exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No cost center or activity type exist.

What causes this issue?

Neither cost center nor activity type were transfered to
K_COSTCENTER_ACTIVITY_SHOW.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8060 - No cost center or activity type exist. ?

  The SAP error message K8060 ("No cost center or activity type exist") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost center or activity type, but the system cannot find a valid entry. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Missing Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use is not defined or is inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost centers or activity types may not be set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center or activity type field during transaction entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and verify if the cost center exists and is active.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Check Activity Type:
  
  Use transaction code KA03 (Display Activity Type) to check if the activity type exists and is active.
  If it is missing, create it using KA01 (Create Activity Type).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost center and activity type are assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers.
  Make sure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that the cost center and activity type are linked to it.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction entry for any typos or incorrect values in the cost center or activity type fields.
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the cost center or activity type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center or activity type. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KA01: Create Activity Type
  KA03: Display Activity Type
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and activity types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K8060 error message in SAP.