How To Fix KA193 - Cost collector to be credited & does not exist in CO area &

KA193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Cost collector to be credited & does not exist in CO area &

What causes this issue?

System error.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA193 - Cost collector to be credited & does not exist in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KA193 indicates that a cost collector is being referenced in a transaction, but it does not exist in the specified Controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting, particularly when dealing with cost collectors, internal orders, or production orders.
  Cause of the Error:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Collector: The cost collector you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the specified CO area.
  Incorrect CO Area: The cost collector may exist, but it is not assigned to the CO area you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost collector ID or related data.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost collector may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Cost Collector: Check if the cost collector ID you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the