How To Fix KA145 - The cost center group you entered does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The cost center group you entered does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the cost center group specified.

System Response

The system can only start the accrual calculation once you have entered
valid cost centers.

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the cost center group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA145 - The cost center group you entered does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KA145 indicates that the cost center group you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a transaction that requires a valid cost center group, such as during the creation of cost center planning, budgeting, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center Group: The cost center group you entered may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center group field.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the cost center group.
  Data Deletion: The cost center group may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Group:
  
  Check if the cost center group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OKB9 for cost center groups) and searching for the group.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Ensure that you have entered the correct name or code for the cost center group. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Create Cost Center Group:
  
  If the cost center group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the transaction code OKB9 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center group. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKB9: Create/Change Cost Center Group
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing cost center groups and understanding the configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost center groups and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.