How To Fix KI174 - Cost center &1/&2 is not assigned to a business area at this time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Cost center &1/&2 is not assigned to a business area at this time

What causes this issue?

A business area balance should be generated in company code &V4&.
However, no business area can be derived from cost center &V2&,
controlling area &V1&.

System Response

You must be able to derive the business area from the cost center at
latest for the posting that leads to the update of actual costs in CO
(for example, for customer orders and external orders, this would be
receipt of goods or invoices; for settlement rules, it would be the
settlement). Therefore, the system issues a message 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:
Assign cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& to a business area.
Afterwards you must enter the document anew. It is possible to save the
incomplete document until that time using other system functions.
Check whether a business area balance is actually necessary for company
code &V4&. The document can be reworked and posted after any necessary
changes in the corresponding configuration (<DS:TRAN.OB65>Execute</>).
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 174.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI174 - Cost center &1/&2 is not assigned to a business area at this time ?

  The SAP error message KI174 indicates that a cost center is not assigned to a business area at the time of the transaction. This can occur during various processes, such as posting costs or creating internal orders, where the system expects a valid assignment of the cost center to a business area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to any business area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the business area may not be set up correctly.
  Time Frame Issues: The assignment might have been valid in the past but is no longer valid due to changes in the organizational structure or time frame settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center is assigned to a business area.
  If it is not assigned, you can assign it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Assign Business Area:
  
  If the cost center needs to be assigned to a business area, you can do this in the cost center master data. Ensure that the business area is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the business area is correctly set up. This can be done in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) configuration menu under:
  
  Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Define Cost Center.
  
  
  
  
  
  Time Frame Validity:
  
  Ensure that the validity period of the cost center assignment is correct. If the assignment was valid in the past but is not now, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations within a company. It is used for internal and external reporting.
  
  
  Cost Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP Controlling (CO) that allows organizations to track costs associated with specific areas of responsibility.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI174 error and ensure that your cost center is properly assigned to a business area.