How To Fix KI091 - No substitute cost center maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: No substitute cost center maintained

What causes this issue?

In payroll accounting, data cannot be posted from a CO point of view
neither to the CO account assignment stored in the HR accounting data
nor to the master cost center to be posted alternatively. In this case,
the system searches Customizing for an alternative cost center to be
stored for each company code and business area. This alternative cost
center is not stored for your company.

System Response

The document cannot be posted from a CO point of view.

How to fix this error?

Store an alternative cost center in Payroll Accounting Customizing.
Additionally, you can check why no data can be posted to the master
cost center of the employee, and take corresponding steps.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI091 - No substitute cost center maintained ?

  The SAP error message KI091 ("No substitute cost center maintained") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs to a cost center that does not have a substitute cost center defined. This can happen during various transactions, such as when posting expenses or during internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A cost center is being used in a transaction that does not have a substitute cost center defined in the system.
  The system is configured to require a substitute cost center for certain operations, and the necessary configuration is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI091 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define a Substitute Cost Center:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (or navigate through the menu: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Maintain Substitute Cost Center).
  Find the cost center that is causing the error.
  Define a substitute cost center for it. This is typically another cost center that can be used when the original cost center is not available.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for cost centers are correctly set up. This includes checking if the cost center is active and if it is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data to ensure that the cost center being used is correct and that it is not a temporary or inactive cost center.
  
  
  
  Consult with a CO Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate substitute cost center or the configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with a CO (Controlling) consultant or your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Maintain Substitute Cost Center
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and substitute cost centers.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI091 error and ensure that your cost center transactions can proceed without issues.