How To Fix KN014 - Please enter either a cost center or a cost center group


KN014 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

  • Message number: 014

  • Message text: Please enter either a cost center or a cost center group

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  • What causes this issue?

    You can analyze either a cost center or a group of cost centers, but not
    both.
    You have either entered a cost center and a cost center group, or you
    have not entered either of these.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter either a cost center or a cost center group, and, if necessary,
    delete one of your entries.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN014 - Please enter either a cost center or a cost center group ?
    The SAP error message KN014, which states "Please enter either a cost center or a cost center group," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master record (such as a customer or vendor) that requires a cost center or cost center group, but neither has been provided.
    
    Cause: Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required fields for cost center or cost center group are left blank during the transaction.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a cost center or cost center group for certain transactions or master data records. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify cost center data.
    Solution: Enter Required Data: When you encounter this error, check the fields for cost center and cost center group in the transaction you are performing. Make sure to enter a valid cost

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