How To Fix KP263 - Cost center & has no object number

KP263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Cost center & has no object number

What causes this issue?

The master data record of cost center &V1& is incorrect. The internal
field "Object number" is not filled.

System Response

There is a serious error in the master data record table. Cost center
&V1& will be ignored in activity price calculation.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP263 - Cost center & has no object number ?

  The SAP error message KP263 ("Cost center & has no object number") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an operation related to cost centers, such as posting costs or executing reports. This error indicates that the specified cost center does not have a valid object number associated with it in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use may not have been created in the system.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the cost center may not have been maintained properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the cost center from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center exists.
  If it does not