How To Fix KK259 - Cost center & in year & does not exist

KK259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Cost center & in year & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK259 - Cost center & in year & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KK259 indicates that a specified cost center does not exist in the system for the given year. This error typically arises when trying to perform activities related to cost accounting, such as posting costs or executing reports that involve cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the system for the specified year.
  Cost Center Deactivated: The cost center may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the specified year.
  Incorrect Year: The year specified in the transaction may not match the year in which the cost center is valid.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration or the organizational structure that prevent the cost center from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center and the controlling area to check if it