How To Fix KI191 - Cost centers in the FI and CO document lines are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Cost centers in the FI and CO document lines are different

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& is specified in the document row in FI. However, FI
document &V4& in company code &V3& refers to a CO document row with the
cost center &V2&.

System Response

The document cannot be changed due to the FI-CO inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

If you changed the cost center in the FI document yourself, change the
cost center back again.
If this is not the case, contact SAP and include all available
information about the FI document and the corresponding CO document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI191 - Cost centers in the FI and CO document lines are different ?

  The SAP error message KI191 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost centers in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) document lines. This typically occurs when a transaction involves both FI and CO postings, and the cost center specified in the FI document does not match the cost center specified in the CO document.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered different cost centers in the FI and CO documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for cost centers in the FI and CO modules.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be properly configured to allow for the same cost center across both modules.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between FI and CO modules, leading to discrepancies in the cost center assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the document entries for both the FI and CO postings to ensure that the cost centers are the same. Correct any discrepancies.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings for cost centers in both FI and CO. Ensure that they are aligned and that the necessary settings are in place to allow for consistent cost center usage.
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle cost center assignments.
  Transaction Code: If applicable, use transaction codes like FB01 (for FI) and KB21N (for CO) to manually adjust the entries and ensure they match.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on resolving this error in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50, FB01, KSB1, and KOB1 for reviewing and correcting postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to both FI and CO documents.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the integration between FI and CO is functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI191 error and ensure that your FI and CO documents are consistent.