How To Fix KI222 - Cost center &/& does not exist on &.

KI222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 222

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

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& does not exist on &V3&. The
SAP System determined controlling area &V1& automatically from the
company code (and business area).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the cost center.
Alternately, assign to an existing cost center, order, or project.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI222 - Cost center &/& does not exist on &. ?

  The SAP error message KI222 indicates that a cost center you are trying to use does not exist in the system for the specified controlling area or period. This error typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when attempting to post costs or perform other transactions related to cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may have been created but is currently inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Period Restrictions: The cost center may not be valid for the period you are trying to post to, especially if it was created after the period has been closed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center code you are