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

KC013 - Overview

• 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