How To Fix KO458 - Cost center & does not belong to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Cost center & does not belong to company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& is assigned to company code &v3&. The order is
assigned to company code &V2&. The two company codes must be the same
or the the statistical order must not be assigned to a company code if
you want to enter a posting for the order.

System Response

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?

Check the assignments or choose a different cost center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO458 - Cost center & does not belong to company code & ?

  The SAP error message KO458 indicates that a cost center is not assigned to the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost center, but the system cannot find a valid association between the cost center and the company code you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are using in your transaction does not match the company code associated with the cost center.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center or company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO458 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  Enter the cost center number and the company code to check if the cost center is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Company Code:
  
  If the cost center is not assigned, you can assign it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that you enter the correct company code when creating or changing the cost center.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the cost center and company code are entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or finance team to assist with the assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA): This is a part of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, which allows organizations to track costs associated with specific areas of responsibility.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) for managing cost centers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO458 error and successfully post your transaction.