How To Fix KS074 - The cost center has already been entered

KS074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The cost center has already been entered

What causes this issue?

This cost center has already been created during current processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS074 - The cost center has already been entered ?

  The SAP error message KS074 ("The cost center has already been entered") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a cost center in a transaction where it has already been assigned or entered previously. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a cost center, posting to a cost center, or when trying to assign a cost center to a specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The cost center you are trying to enter has already been assigned to the same transaction or document.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction you are working with does not allow for multiple entries of the same cost center.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the entry of duplicate cost centers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the document or transaction you are working on to see if the cost center has already been entered. If it has, you may need to