How To Fix KI337 - Posting made to cost center &1 of statistical &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Posting made to cost center &1 of statistical &4

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& is entered in statistical &V4& &V2&.

System Response

Cost center &V3&, entered along with the &V4&, is ignored by the system.
Instead, the system posts to cost center &V1&

How to fix this error?

This functionality is the standard case in the SAP system.
Alternatively, you can configure the system so that the cost center
stored on the statistical &V4& can be overwritten by the actual posting.
To achieve this deactivate message KI337. See the General Controlling
IMG <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Change message control"</> (Work area
"KI", message number 337).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI337 - Posting made to cost center &1 of statistical &4 ?

  The SAP error message KI337 indicates that a posting has been made to a cost center that is classified as a statistical cost center. Statistical cost centers are used for tracking purposes and do not have actual costs associated with them. Therefore, postings to these cost centers are not allowed in certain contexts, leading to this error.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a transaction attempts to post costs or expenses to a statistical cost center. This is not permitted because statistical cost centers are meant for reporting and analysis rather than for actual cost allocation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check the Posting Logic: Review the transaction or program that is attempting to post to the cost center. Ensure that it is intended to post to a valid, non-statistical cost center.
  
  
  Change the Cost Center: If the posting is indeed meant for a cost center that should incur actual costs, change the cost center in the transaction to a valid cost center that is not statistical.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the posting should be allowed, review the configuration of the cost center in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is not mistakenly marked as statistical.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific business logic and rules that apply to your organization's use of cost centers.
  
  
  Use Statistical Postings: If the intention is to track costs for reporting purposes, consider using statistical postings or other methods that align with the use of statistical cost centers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA): Understand the role of cost centers in SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly how statistical cost centers differ from primary cost centers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to analyze postings and understand where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates that may address specific scenarios or bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KI337 error and implement a suitable solution.