How To Fix KI272 - Cost center &/& incompletely maintained from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Cost center &/& incompletely maintained from &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& has only been maintained using
a rough entry and is incomplete. However, Cost Center Accounting is
active (or active for validation) in controlling area &V1&.

System Response

At the very latest during posting for actual cost updates in CO (for
customer orders and external orders, this would be receipt of goods or
invoices; for settlement rules, this would be the settlement), the cost
center must be completed. For this reason, a message with a variable
message type is sent.

How to fix this error?

If the message is a caution, remove the cause for the message, at the
latest before the posting of the actual cost updating.
If the message is an error, complete maintenance of cost center &V2&.
This message is sent as an error in the standard system. You can make
the message a caution or deactivate it entirely in Customizing. Use the
Implementation Guide under "Controlling: General" and choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</>. Enter area KI
and message number 272.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI272 - Cost center &/& incompletely maintained from & ?

  The SAP error message KI272 indicates that a cost center is incompletely maintained in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to post costs or perform transactions related to a cost center that has not been fully configured or lacks necessary data.
  Cause:
  The error message KI272 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: The cost center may not have been fully set up in the system. This includes missing attributes such as the controlling area, responsible person, or validity dates.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the cost center, such as missing or incorrect assignment to a controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Missing Assignment: The cost center may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not have the necessary settings for the type of transactions being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI272 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center in question.
  Verify that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the controlling area, validity dates, and responsible person.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the cost center master data maintenance screen (transaction code KS02).
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and organizational units. Check if it is linked to the appropriate cost elements.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Make sure that the cost center is valid for the period in which you are trying to post. If the posting date falls outside the validity period, you will need to adjust the dates.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if the cost center should be configured differently, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Review transaction logs or error logs for additional details that may provide insight into what specific data is missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Report on Cost Centers
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on cost center accounting and related configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issues causing the KI272 error message in SAP.