How To Fix KI223 - Cost center &/& can only be assigned to in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Cost center &/& can only be assigned to in company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& is assigned to company code
&V3&. Account assignments can be made only in this company code, not in
company code &V4&.

System Response

In controlling area &V1& an object can only be posted to in the company
code to which it is assigned.

How to fix this error?

Assign an account to the cost center defined in company code &V3&.
Or, check whether the restriction in the system response is caused by
you and change the definition accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI223 - Cost center &/& can only be assigned to in company code & ?

  The SAP error message KI223 indicates that a cost center is being assigned to a company code where it is not allowed. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a cost center to a company code that is not valid for that cost center, or if the cost center is already assigned to a different company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost center is being assigned to a company code that it is not configured for.
  Existing Assignment: The cost center may already be assigned to another company code, and SAP does not allow multiple assignments.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or company code settings that prevent the assignment.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly set up or may be missing required information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code KS03).
  Verify the company code assigned to the cost center and ensure it matches the company code you are trying to assign it to.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured in the controlling area.
  Check if the controlling area is assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the cost center is already assigned to another company code, you will need to either:
  
  Change the assignment to the correct company code.
  Create a new cost center for the new company code if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the controlling area and company code settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKB9: Assign Cost Center to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and company code assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI223 error and successfully assign the cost center to the appropriate company code.