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

KS352 - Overview

• 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