How To Fix KI252 - Cost center &/& exists only before &

KI252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Cost center &/& exists only before &

What causes this issue?

The cost center to which you assigned the account does not exist for
the required date. The controlling area named in the error message was
determined automatically from the company code (and business area).

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Extend the period of validity for the cost center or assign the account
to another cost center, order, or project.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI252 - Cost center &/& exists only before & ?

  The SAP error message KI252 ("Cost center &/& exists only before &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction to a cost center that is not valid for the specified period. This error indicates that the cost center you are trying to use is either not active or has been closed for the period you are attempting to post to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may have been marked as inactive or closed for the period in which you are trying to post the transaction.
  Period Control: The posting period may be closed in the controlling area, preventing any transactions from being posted to that cost center.
  Master Data Changes: Changes to the cost center master data, such as changes in validity dates, may have affected its availability for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code