How To Fix KEO101 - Cost center &2 is not in timeframe &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Cost center &2 is not in timeframe &3

What causes this issue?

You created cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& during time
interval &V4&, but forecast period &V3& was entered in the standard
hierarchy.

System Response

The system cannot display the cost center in the standard hierarchy
maintenance. This is because the validity period for the cost center (
&V4&) is not in the forecast period (&V3&).

How to fix this error?

Change the forecast period in the standard hierarchy to include
validity period &V4& for cost center &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO101 - Cost center &2 is not in timeframe &3 ?

  The SAP error message KEO101 indicates that a cost center is not valid for the specified timeframe. This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process transactions related to a cost center that is either not active or not defined for the period you are working in.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may not be active during the specified period.
  Timeframe Issues: The cost center might not be defined for the specific fiscal year or period you are trying to use.
  Master Data Configuration: The cost center master data may not have been properly configured or may have been changed after the transactions were posted.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, and the cost center is not available for that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and verify if the cost center is active for the specified timeframe.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or use a different cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Timeframe:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is defined for the fiscal year and period you are trying to use. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period:
  
  If the posting period is closed, you may need to open it again (if allowed) or use a different period that is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the cost center or the posting periods, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the cost center is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Check transaction logs or error logs for additional details that might help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KSBP: Cost Centers: Plan Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and related configurations.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO101 error and successfully process your transactions related to the cost center.