How To Fix KS196 - Cost center &1 has already been selected to be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Cost center &1 has already been selected to be changed

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1& has been been found more than once in the entry list.
This cost center is already marked for change, but can only be changed
for a single time interval using a BAPI call.

System Response

The current entry in the list of cost centers is ignored.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change more time intervals for the cost center, you can
do this in <DS:TRAN.KS02>Master Data Maintenance</> of the cost centers.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS196 - Cost center &1 has already been selected to be changed ?

  The SAP error message KS196 indicates that a cost center has already been selected for changes in a particular session or transaction. This typically occurs when multiple users or processes attempt to modify the same cost center simultaneously, or if a user tries to change a cost center that is already being processed in another session.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently editing the same cost center.
  Session Overlap: The user may have multiple sessions open and is trying to edit the same cost center in more than one session.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a cost center is locked for editing, other attempts to change it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Other Sessions: Ensure that you do not have multiple sessions open where the same cost center is being edited. Close any unnecessary sessions.
  Wait for Release: If another user is editing the cost center, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  Use Transaction SM12: You can check for locks on the cost center using transaction code SM12. This will show you if there are any active locks on the cost center and who is holding them. If necessary, you can ask the user holding the lock to release it.
  Retry the Operation: After confirming that the cost center is not locked, try to perform the operation again.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Documentation: Review the user documentation for cost center management in SAP to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KS196 error and successfully make the necessary changes to the cost center.