How To Fix LR139 - Enter a sender cost center or an operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Enter a sender cost center or an operation

What causes this issue?

The system requires a sender cost center or an operation for
validations for &V1&.
If you are recording data for internal activity allocation, enter a
sender cost center.
If you are recording data for Logistics (for example, networks or plant
maintenance orders), enter a business transaction and a sender cost
center. The system automatically determines the sender cost center from
the work center data.

System Response

The system determines that you have not entered either a business
transaction or a service cost center.

How to fix this error?

If you are recording data for an internal activity allocation in
Controlling, enter a sender cost center.
If you are recording data for Logistics, enter a business transaction
number and check the work center data, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR139 - Enter a sender cost center or an operation ?

  The SAP error message LR139 ("Enter a sender cost center or an operation") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or internal order management when a user attempts to post a transaction without specifying a sender cost center or an operation. This error is common in modules like Controlling (CO) or when dealing with internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user tries to post a transaction (like a goods movement, cost allocation, or internal order posting) without providing the necessary sender information.
  The system requires either a cost center or an operation to determine where the costs should be allocated.
  The transaction is incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LR139 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid sender cost center or operation in the relevant fields of the transaction screen. If you are using a cost center, make sure it is active and valid in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, review the configuration settings in the controlling module. Ensure that the cost centers and operations are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the posting you are trying to make. Some transaction types may require specific fields to be filled.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center or operation. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to incomplete postings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the transaction you are attempting to execute. This can provide insights into required fields and configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that relate to cost center accounting (e.g., KSB1 for cost center reports, KO01 for creating internal orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: If you are new to SAP or the specific module, consider undergoing training to better understand the system's requirements and functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LR139 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.