How To Fix KI136 - Cost center &2 that was derived from &1 is to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Cost center &2 that was derived from &1 is to be deleted

What causes this issue?

You made a posting to a <ZH>statistical</> order or a <ZH>statistical
</> project (&V1&). The system used this object to derive cost center
&V2& as a <ZH>true</> account assignment object. Then you changed or
deleted <ZH>statistical</> account assignment object &V1&.

System Response

If you change or delete the statistical order or statistical project,
the system deletes the derived cost center to avoid inconsistencies.
If a CO account assignment object does <ZH>not exist</>, then the
system issues error message <DS:NA.KI235>KI235</>.

How to fix this error?

The system does not allow you make postings to cost center &V2& if it
is the <ZH>only account assignment object</>, and issues error message
KI235 for technical reasons. To avoid this, proceed as follows:
Enter any cost center other than the derived cost center &V2&
Choose <ZK>Enter</>
Change the cost center back to cost center &V2& as before.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI136 - Cost center &2 that was derived from &1 is to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KI136 indicates that a cost center is being deleted, but it is still being referenced in some way, which prevents the deletion from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can occur for various reasons, such as:
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The cost center may have active transactions or postings that reference it, making it impossible to delete.
  Master Data Dependencies: There may be dependencies in other master data objects, such as internal orders, projects, or other cost objects that are linked to the cost center.
  Period Lock: The period in which the cost center is being deleted may be locked for posting, preventing any changes.
  Cost Center Hierarchy: The cost center might be part of a hierarchy that is still active or in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI136 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open transactions or postings related to the cost center. You can use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to see if there are any postings.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if the cost center is linked to any internal orders, projects, or other cost objects. You can use transaction codes like KO03 (Display Order) to check for dependencies.
  
  
  
  Period Closing:
  
  Ensure that the period in which you are trying to delete the cost center is not locked. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Cost Center Hierarchy:
  
  If the cost center is part of a hierarchy, ensure that it is not being used in any active reports or structures. You may need to remove it from the hierarchy before deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code KS01:
  
  If you are sure that the cost center can be deleted, you can use transaction code KS01 to attempt to delete it. If the system still prevents deletion, it will provide more specific information about what is preventing the action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might be affecting the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (for viewing cost center line items), KS03 (to display cost center), and KS02 (to change cost center).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to cost center deletion.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete cost centers in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI136 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.