How To Fix KI261 - Cost center &/& is blocked against revenue postings on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 261

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

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& is locked for revenue
postings on &V3&.

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?

Assign the account to another cost center or allow cost center &V2& to
again accept revenue postings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI261 - Cost center &/& is blocked against revenue postings on & ?

  The SAP error message KI261 indicates that a specific cost center is blocked against revenue postings on a particular date. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when trying to post revenues to a cost center that has been set to block such postings.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may have been configured to block revenue postings. This can happen if the cost center is set up for specific purposes that do not allow revenue postings.
  Period Closing: The error may also arise if the posting period is closed for the relevant fiscal year or period, preventing any further postings.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center might be in a status that does not allow revenue postings, such as being marked as inactive or blocked for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Settings:
  
  Go to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KS02).
  Verify the settings for the cost center in question. Look for any flags or indicators that block revenue postings.
  If necessary, change the settings to allow revenue postings.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open. You can do this by navigating to the period closing settings in the controlling module (Transaction code: OB52).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in an open period.
  
  
  
  Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and not blocked for revenue postings. If it is blocked, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the cost center settings, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that any changes align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center configuration and revenue postings.
  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 resolve the KI261 error and allow revenue postings to the specified cost center.