How To Fix KS213 - Cost center &2 does not exist completely from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Cost center &2 does not exist completely from &3 to &4

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v2& has been created in controlling area &v1&, but does
not exist continuously from &v3& until &v4&. To be able to process a
cost center in this case, it must exist in the system during the entire
required period of time.

System Response

Processing stops.

Procedure for System Administrators

Create the cost center in the
<DS:TRAN.KS01>master data</> for the required period of time, or
correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS213 - Cost center &2 does not exist completely from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message KS213 indicates that a cost center specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area for the given period. The message format typically looks like this:
  KS213 Cost center &2 does not exist completely from &3 to &4
  Where:
  
  &2 is the cost center number.
  &3 is the start date.
  &4 is the end date.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center may not have been created in the system for the specified controlling area.
  Cost Center Not Active: The cost center exists but is not active for the specified period. Cost centers can be created but may not be valid for certain fiscal periods.
  Controlling Area Mismatch: The cost center may exist in a different controlling area than the one being referenced in the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center number.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the KS213 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center number and controlling area to verify if it exists.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  If the cost center exists, check its status to ensure it is active for the required period. You can do this in the same transaction (KS03) or by using KS02 (Change Cost Center) to see the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  If it exists but is not active for the required period, you may need to adjust the validity dates using KS02.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct controlling area in your transaction. If the cost center belongs to a different controlling area, you will need to reference the correct one.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the cost center number entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Report on Cost Centers
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost center accounting and related transactions.
  User 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 identify and resolve the KS213 error effectively.