How To Fix KEO403 - Cost center &2 belongs to company code &3, not &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Cost center &2 belongs to company code &3, not &4

What causes this issue?

In the master record, cost center &V2& in controlling area &v1& is
assigned to the company code &V3&. It cannot therefore be assigned to
an HR organizational unit belonging to company code &V4&.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the assignment you require.

How to fix this error?

If no transaction data is posted in the fiscal year, you can change the
company code to the value &V4& in master data maintenance. You can then
carry out this assignment again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO403 - Cost center &2 belongs to company code &3, not &4 ?

  The SAP error message KEO403 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost center and the company code in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the cost center you are trying to use is associated with a different company code than the one you are currently working with.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to post a transaction (such as a journal entry or an allocation) to a cost center that is not linked to the company code you are currently using.
  The cost center is defined in the system under a different company code, which leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO403 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Check the cost center in question to confirm which company code it is assigned to. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KS03).
  Ensure that the cost center is indeed assigned to the company code you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Change Company Code:
  
  If you are working in the wrong company code, switch to the correct company code that corresponds to the cost center you want to use.
  
  
  
  Create or Change Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center needs to be used under the current company code, you may need to create a new cost center under the correct company code (Transaction Code: KS01) or change the existing cost center assignment if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for cost centers and company codes are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the controlling area settings and ensuring that the cost center is properly assigned to the controlling area that corresponds to the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your organization's specific configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost center accounting and company code configurations.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  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 KEO403 error and proceed with your transaction.