How To Fix KN016 - Cost center & / & does not exist

KN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cost center & / & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1&/&v2& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing cost center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN016 - Cost center & / & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN016, which states "Cost center & / & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost center that is not defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of a financial document, posting an invoice, or executing a report that requires cost center information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Defined: The most common cause is that the specified cost center does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the cost center code or the cost center not being created in the relevant controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center might be defined in a different controlling area than the one being used in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not