How To Fix KCR003 - Select an existing cost center

KCR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCR - Cost Resource (CO Internal Activities in iPPE)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Select an existing cost center

What causes this issue?

You have selected a cost center that does not exist in the controlling
area.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or create the cost center.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KCR003 - Select an existing cost center ?

  The SAP error message KCR003: "Select an existing cost center" typically occurs when you are trying to enter or process a transaction that requires a valid cost center, but the system cannot find the specified cost center in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the cost center code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or use the specified cost center.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the cost center was recently created or modified, there may be a delay in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Cost Center: Check if the cost center you are trying to use