How To Fix M7231 - Specified cost center & does not exist

M7231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Specified cost center & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7231 - Specified cost center & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7231, which states "Specified cost center & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that references a cost center that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Controlling (CO), when you attempt to assign a cost center to a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Cost Center Deactivated: The cost center exists but has been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Cost Center: There may be a typo or error in the cost center code you are entering.
  Company Code Issues: The cost center may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction