How To Fix KS093 - Ref. cost center is not a real cost center

KS093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Ref. cost center is not a real cost center

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KS093 - Details

• The SAP error message KS093, which states "Ref. cost center is not a real cost center," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a cost center that is not defined as a "real" cost center in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of costs or when executing certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Configuration: The referenced cost center may not be set up correctly in the system. It might be marked as a "statistical" cost center instead of a "real" cost center.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data of the cost center, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost