How To Fix KS352 - Cost center &1 lies in area &2, in the master record, however, it is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Cost center &1 lies in area &2, in the master record, however, it is &3

What causes this issue?

The standard hierarchy assigns cost center &v1& to area &v2&. However,
in the cost center master data you have specified the area &v3&.

How to fix this error?

Change the cost center master data (<DS:TRAN.KS02>Execute</> or adapt
the standard hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS352 - Cost center &1 lies in area &2, in the master record, however, it is &3 ?

  The SAP error message KS352 indicates a discrepancy between the cost center's assigned area in the master record and the area that is being referenced in the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting when there is a mismatch in the configuration or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Master Data Configuration: The cost center master record has been configured with a specific area (e.g., controlling area), but the transaction is trying to reference a different area.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the cost center in a context that does not match the controlling area defined in the master data.
  Changes in Master Data: If the cost center's area was changed after transactions were recorded, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the cost center was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), the area settings may not have been correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the cost center master record to ensure that the controlling area is correctly set. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KS03).
  Review Transaction Context: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is referencing the correct controlling area. If necessary, adjust the transaction to use the correct cost center.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, re-enter the transaction with the correct cost center and area.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If there are discrepancies in the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the controlling area settings are consistent across the system.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the cost center was recently transported, verify that all related configurations were correctly transported and are consistent in the target environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  
  
  Controlling Area: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. Each cost center must be assigned to a controlling area.
  Cost Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, which allows for tracking and managing costs associated with specific areas of an organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KS352 error and ensure that your cost center data is consistent and accurate.