How To Fix KC013 - COArea & / CCtr & / Act.type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 013

• Message text: COArea & / CCtr & / Act.type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC013 - COArea & / CCtr & / Act.type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KC013 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area, cost center, or activity type in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the specified controlling area, cost center, or activity type does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center specified may not be defined in the controlling area or may have been deleted.
  Non-Existent Activity Type: The activity type specified may not be defined in the controlling area or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the controlling area is not properly assigned to the company code or the cost center is not assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the input fields for the controlling area, cost center, or activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the controlling area exists by navigating to the controlling area configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OX19).
  Verify that the cost center exists in the specified controlling area (Transaction code: KS03).
  Ensure that the activity type is defined in the controlling area (Transaction code: OOKA).
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  Verify that the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company code (Transaction code: OX16).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input values for any typographical errors. Ensure that the controlling area, cost center, and activity type are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area, cost center, and activity type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX19: Define Controlling Area
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OOKA: Activity Types
  OX16: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on controlling area and cost center configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KC013 error message in SAP.