How To Fix KW016 - Cost center & has not been fully defined

KW016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cost center & has not been fully defined

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& in controlling area &V2& has not been fully defined
for the time interval &V3& to &V4&.

System Response

The cost center cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Either select a different cost center, extend the
validity period of cost center &V1&, or delimit the interval in which
you want to assign the cost center.

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KW016 - Details

• The SAP error message KW016 indicates that a cost center has not been fully defined in the system. This typically occurs when certain required fields or settings for the cost center are missing or incomplete. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The cost center may not have all the necessary information filled out in the master data. This can include missing descriptions, responsible persons, or other required fields.
  Status of Cost Center: The cost center might be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it could be marked as inactive).
  Missing Validity Dates: The validity dates for the cost center may not be set correctly, leading to it being considered as not fully defined.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the cost center is part of a hierarchy, there may be issues with the parent cost center or the structure itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master