How To Fix KO363 - Responsible cost center & is not valid currently in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Responsible cost center & is not valid currently in CO area &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1& is temporarily invalid in controlling area &v2&. The
validity period does not include the current date.

How to fix this error?

Create the cost center, or
enter a valid cost center.
If you want to make sure that you enter a currently valid cost center,
you can convert this message from a warning to an error message. To do
this, go to the Implementation Guide (IMG) "Controlling General", and
carry out the workstep
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Adjust_message_control"</> (Application
area "KO", Message number "363").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO363 - Responsible cost center & is not valid currently in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KO363 indicates that the responsible cost center is not valid in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting (CO) when trying to post costs or create a cost object (like an internal order or a project) that references a cost center that is either inactive or not assigned to the controlling area in question.
  Causes of KO363 Error
  
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use may be inactive. Cost centers can be marked as inactive in SAP, which means they cannot be used for postings.
  
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned to Controlling Area: The cost center may not be assigned to the controlling area you are working with. Each cost center must be linked to a specific controlling area.
  
  
  Date Validity: The cost center may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Cost centers can have validity periods, and if the transaction date falls outside this period, the cost center will not be valid.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or the cost center master data.
  
  
  Solutions to KO363 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and check if the cost center is active.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or use a different cost center.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment to Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data or through the configuration settings (Transaction code: OX02).
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Review the validity dates of the cost center. Ensure that the transaction date falls within the active period of the cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP CO configuration team to ensure that the controlling area and cost center settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) to manage cost center data.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KO363 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.