How To Fix KO135 - Cost center & in CO area & does not exist at this time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Cost center & in CO area & does not exist at this time

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1& either does not exist in controlling area &V2&, or its
validity period does not include today's date.

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO135 - Cost center & in CO area & does not exist at this time ?

  The SAP error message KO135 indicates that a cost center does not exist in the specified controlling area at the time of the transaction. This error typically arises during the posting of costs or when trying to allocate costs to a cost center that is either inactive or not defined in the system for the specified controlling area.
  Causes of KO135 Error
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may have been marked as inactive or closed for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may not be assigned to the controlling area you are using in your transaction.
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center may not have been created in the system for the specified controlling area.
  Period Closure: The posting period may be closed, preventing any transactions from being posted to that cost center.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solutions to KO135 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and verify if the cost center is active and assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center does not exist, you may need to create it (Transaction code: KS01).
  If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it (Transaction code: KS02).
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the period closing settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the cost center code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the cost center or need to make changes, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and related transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO135 error and successfully post your transactions.