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

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.

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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