How To Fix KWEB006 - Cost center created successfully (inactive)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KWEB - Cost Center Accounting: Message Texts for Web Applications

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cost center created successfully (inactive)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KWEB006 - Cost center created successfully (inactive) ?

  The SAP error message KWEB006 indicates that a cost center has been created successfully but is marked as inactive. This typically means that while the system has recorded the creation of the cost center, it is not available for use in transactions or reporting until it is activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The cost center is created with an inactive status, which can happen if the user does not have the necessary permissions to activate it or if the cost center is created in a specific context that defaults it to inactive.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that dictate when a cost center is created as inactive.
  User Input: During the creation process, the user may have inadvertently set the cost center to inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Cost Center:
  
  Navigate to the cost center master data transaction (e.g., transaction code KS01 for creating cost centers or KS02 for changing them).
  Enter the cost center number and the controlling area.
  Change the status from inactive to active.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and activate cost centers. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust permissions.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that there are no rules or settings that automatically set new cost centers to inactive.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on cost center creation and activation processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Cost Center Hierarchy: Understand how the cost center fits into the overall cost center hierarchy in your organization.
  Controlling Area: Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area, as this can affect its status and usability.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to cost center creation and activation.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the cost center needs to be activated in a specific context, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Controlling (CO).