How To Fix MY_CATS006 - Unable to determine a cost center for personnel number &

MY_CATS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Unable to determine a cost center for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS006 - Unable to determine a cost center for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS006 ("Unable to determine a cost center for personnel number &") typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when the system is unable to find a valid cost center associated with a specific personnel number. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Center Assignment: The personnel number may not have a cost center assigned in the relevant organizational structure.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The infotype (usually IT 0001 - Organizational Assignment) for the employee may not have the correct or complete data.
  Date Validity Issues: The cost center assignment may not be valid for the date range being processed. For example, if the cost center was changed or deleted after the employee's assignment.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may not have been reflected in the employee's master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may