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

KI272 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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