How To Fix KS114 - Cost center & & does not exist at & .

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Cost center & & does not exist at & .

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1& in controlling area &v2& does not exist on &v3&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can create the cost center using the standard master data
transaction in the given time period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS114 - Cost center & & does not exist at & . ?

  The SAP error message KS114 indicates that a specified cost center does not exist in the system for a given controlling area. This error typically arises when trying to post costs or perform activities related to cost centers that are not defined or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the cost center code or the controlling area code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center and controlling area to verify if it exists.
  
  
  
  Create Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center does not exist, you can create it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center). Ensure that you assign it to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  If the cost center exists but is inactive, you can activate it by editing the cost center in transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center) and ensuring it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the cost center and controlling area codes for any typographical errors in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly set up in the system, including cost centers, profit centers, and controlling areas.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KS114 error and successfully work with cost centers in SAP.