How To Fix KI260 - Cost center &/& blocked against direct postings on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Cost center &/& blocked against direct postings on &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2&, controlling area &V1& is locked for primary postings
on &V3&. The SAP System automatically determined controlling area &V1&
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?

Remove the lock for primary postings in the cost center master.
Or, assign the account to another cost center, order, or project.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI260 - Cost center &/& blocked against direct postings on & ?

  The SAP error message KI260 indicates that a cost center is blocked against direct postings on a specific date. This typically occurs when the cost center has been set to prevent any direct postings, which can be due to various reasons such as financial closing activities, internal controls, or specific business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Blocking Configuration: The cost center may have been configured to block direct postings. This is often done to prevent any changes during specific periods, such as month-end or year-end closing.
  Period Lock: The posting period may be closed or locked for the cost center, preventing any new transactions from being recorded.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or set to a status that does not allow postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the cost center master data in SAP and check if the cost center is set to allow direct postings. You can do this using transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  If the cost center is blocked, you may need to change its status or configuration to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings using transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods). Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and cost center.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post to a different period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the settings, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the implications of unblocking the cost center or opening the posting period.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Posting Methods:
  
  If direct postings are not allowed, consider using alternative methods such as internal orders or other cost objects that are not blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost center accounting and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center settings or posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI260 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.