How To Fix KI622 - Cost center & does not exist or is not complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Cost center & does not exist or is not complete

What causes this issue?

You want to use cost center &V1& in automatic account determination.
The cost center either does not exist or is not complete.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

The activities you need to carry out depend on the system in which you
are working:
<ZH>Production system:</>
Correct your entry or create/complete cost center &V1&.
<ZH>Test system:</>
If you want to transport the automatic account assignments into the
production system at a later date but do not want to create all the
cost centers required there, then you can deactivate this message in
the test system or change it to a warning or information message.
If you do so, you are responsible for ensuring that the cost center you
enter exists in the production system and can be posted to as required.
If, however, you also create the cost center in the test system, all
the necessary checks are carried out here.
To change the message type, access the IMG and choose "General
Controlling" -> "Change Message Control". Enter the message ID (KI).
You can now create a new entry for the message number 622 that deviates
from the standard message type.
-> <DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message Control</>

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI622 - Cost center & does not exist or is not complete ?

  The SAP error message KI622 indicates that a cost center specified in a transaction does not exist or is incomplete. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, such as when trying to post costs or allocate expenses to a cost center.
  Causes of Error KI622
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center exists but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Incomplete Master Data: The cost center exists but lacks necessary information, such as a valid controlling area or other required fields.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may belong to a different controlling area than the one being used in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center.
  
  Solutions to Error KI622
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Existence:
  
  Use transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) to check if the cost center exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if all required fields in the cost center master data are filled out correctly. This includes ensuring that the controlling area is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Confirm Controlling Area:
  
  Make sure that the cost center is assigned to the same controlling area as the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the cost center. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost centers and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost center accounting for more detailed information on how to manage cost centers effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KI622 error message in SAP.