How To Fix KA141 - No valid cost centers found in interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 141

• Message text: No valid cost centers found in interval

What causes this issue?

There are no valid cost centers within the time period specified.

System Response

Calculation of imputed costs will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the objects you selected.
Possible causes:
The cost centers within this group are blocked against postings of
actual and planned costs.
The validity periods of the cost centers contained in the group are not
consistent with the period specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA141 - No valid cost centers found in interval ?

  The SAP error message KA141 ("No valid cost centers found in interval") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves cost centers, but the system cannot find any valid cost centers for the specified time period. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of cost center accounting transactions, planning, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Date Range Issues: The cost center may not be valid for the date range you are trying to use. For example, if the cost center was created or activated after the date you are querying, it will not be found.
  Cost Center Master Data: The cost center may not be properly set up in the system. It could be inactive, or there may be missing or incorrect data in the cost center master record.
  Controlling Area: The cost center may not belong to the controlling area you are working with, or there may be inconsistencies in the controlling area settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost centers.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to previous changes or updates that were not properly executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cost Center Validity: Verify that the cost center exists and is active for the date range you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and checking the validity dates.
  Review Date Range: Ensure that the date range you are using in your transaction is correct and that it falls within the validity period of the cost centers.
  Controlling Area Check: Confirm that the cost center belongs to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues. You can use transaction codes like KAH1 (for cost center) to check for inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center
  KSH2: Change Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to cost center errors.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KA141 error and implement the appropriate solution.