How To Fix KCCO201 - Either enter value or set initial indicator

KCCO201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCCO - Comments in EIS

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Either enter value or set initial indicator

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KCCO201 - Details

• The SAP error message KCCO201 ("Either enter value or set initial indicator") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user is trying to enter a value in a field that requires either a specific value or an indication that no value should be entered (initial indicator).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Value: The user is trying to save or process a transaction without entering a required value in a field.
  Initial Indicator Not Set: The system expects either a value or an indication that the field should be left blank (initial). If neither is provided, the error is triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KCCO201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields in the transaction are filled out correctly. Look for any fields that are marked as required (often indicated by an asterisk or other visual cues).
  
  
  Set Initial