How To Fix KEO072 - Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

When carrying out the consistency check for the enterprise
organization, the system found that although cost center &1 in
controlling area &2 is assigned to the enterprise organization, the
master record for this cost center is missing.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO072 - Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KEO072 indicates that a specified cost center does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction or perform an operation that involves a cost center that has not been defined in the system for the given controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center or controlling area entered in the transaction.
  Master Data Not Activated: The cost center master data may not be activated or may be in a status that prevents its use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center and controlling area to verify if it exists.
  
  
  
  Create Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center does not exist, you can create it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center). Ensure that you assign it to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for any typographical errors in the cost center or controlling area fields.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Activation:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and not in a status that would prevent its use.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the controlling area or cost center setup, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  
  
  Cost Center Master Data: This includes all the necessary information about a cost center, such as its name, responsible person, and the controlling area it belongs to.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO072 error and ensure that the cost center is correctly set up in the system.