How To Fix KI170 - Cost center &1/&2 locked for primary postings at this time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Cost center &1/&2 locked for primary postings at this time

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2&, controlling area &V1& is locked on &V3& for primary
postings.

System Response

At the very latest during posting for actual cost updates in CO (for
customer orders and external orders, this would be receipt of goods or
invoices; for settlement rules, this would be the settlement), the cost
center should no longer be locked. For this reason, a message is sent
with a variable message type.

How to fix this error?

If the message is a warning, remove the cause for the message, at the
latest before the posting of actual cost updating.
If the message is an error:
Remove the lock for primary postings in the master data record
Assign another cost center account
Assign another CO account assignment object
This message is sent as a warning in the standard system. You can make
the message an error message by changing the message type in
Customizing. Use the Implementation Guide under "Controlling: General"
and choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</>. Enter
area KI and message number 170.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI170 - Cost center &1/&2 locked for primary postings at this time ?

  The SAP error message KI170 indicates that a cost center is locked for primary postings, which means that you cannot post costs or revenues to that cost center at the moment. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error KI170
  
  
  Period Lock: The posting period for the cost center may be closed or locked. This is common at the end of a financial period when no further postings are allowed.
  
  
  Cost Center Lock: The cost center itself may be locked for postings due to various reasons, such as being marked for deletion or being in a status that prevents postings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the controlling module that restrict postings to certain cost centers.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KI170
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Unlock Cost Center:
  
  Check the status of the cost center in transaction KS03 (Display Cost Center). If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the cost center. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be preventing postings to the cost center.
  
  
  
  Check for Period-End Closing Activities:
  
  If the error occurs during a period-end closing, ensure that all necessary activities have been completed and that the cost center is not being used in any ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and posting periods for more detailed information on how to manage cost centers effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI170 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.