How To Fix KP207 - Cost centers are not active in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Cost centers are not active in &

What causes this issue?

Cost centers are not active in the given controlling area &V2&, fiscal
year &V1&. For this reason, activity price calculation cannot be run.

System Response

Activity price calculation for controlling area &V2& will result in
invalid figures. The SAP System therefore rejects the transaction.

How to fix this error?

Check the controlling area and/or the fiscal year.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP207 - Cost centers are not active in & ?

  The SAP error message KP207 indicates that the cost centers you are trying to use in a transaction are not active in the specified controlling area. This typically occurs when you attempt to post costs or perform planning activities for cost centers that have not been activated or are not valid for the controlling area in question.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use is not active in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may be active in a different controlling area but not in the one you are currently working with.
  Cost Center Master Data Issues: The cost center may not have been created properly or may have been marked for deletion.
  Time Period Issues: The cost center may be inactive for the specific time period you are trying to post to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and check if the cost center is active in the specified controlling area.
  Ensure that the cost center is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status in the master data. This can be done using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct controlling area. If the cost center is active in a different controlling area, you may need to switch to that controlling area or create a new cost center in the correct one.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is valid for the period you are trying to post. You can check the validity dates in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  
  
  Cost Center Master Data: Ensure that all relevant fields in the cost center master data are filled out correctly, including the controlling area, validity dates, and status.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on cost center accounting and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KP207 error and successfully work with the cost centers in your SAP system.