How To Fix KI161 - Cost center &/& does not exist on &.


KI161 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KI -

  • Message number: 161

  • Message text: Cost center &/& does not exist on &.

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  • What causes this issue?

    Cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& is not valid on &V3&, but only
    after &V4&.

    System Response

    The system tests whether a cost center is valid as of the order or
    posting date because you cannot post costs otherwise.
    If the cost center is not valid, you cannot make actual postings, nor
    can you create purchase orders or requisitions in commitment management.

    How to fix this error?

    Create the cost center.
    Alternately, use a valid cost center, order, or project.
    If you do not use commitment management, system indicators can serve
    instead to determine that the cost center existence as of &V4& does
    <ZH>not</> suffice for posting. If this is the case, use the step
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</> (message class
    KI, message number 161).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI161 - Cost center &/& does not exist on &. ?
    The SAP error message KI161 indicates that a cost center does not exist in the system for the specified period. 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 or is not valid for the specified time frame.
    
    Cause: Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the system. Cost Center Not Active: The cost center exists but is not active for the specified period. Incorrect Period: The transaction is being attempted in a period where the cost center is not valid. Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center field.
    Solution: Check Cost Center Master Data: Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center exists. If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction

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