How To Fix OM_ESA026 - An error occured during determination of costcenter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM_ESA - Error Messages for OM ESA Services

• Message number: 026

• Message text: An error occured during determination of costcenter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM_ESA026 - An error occured during determination of costcenter ?

  The SAP error message OM_ESA026 indicates that there was an issue during the determination of a cost center in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial transactions where cost centers are involved.
  Causes of OM_ESA026
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The cost center may not be defined in the system or may not be active. This can happen if the cost center was deleted or if it was never created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling module, such as incorrect assignment of cost centers to controlling areas.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  Invalid Input: The input parameters used for cost center determination may be incorrect or not matching any existing records.
  
  
  Solutions to OM_ESA026
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and verify if the cost center exists and is active.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration in the controlling module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that cost centers are properly configured and assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the controlling area and cost center data. You can use transaction codes like CKM3 or KAH3 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:
  
  Review the input parameters being used for the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to existing cost centers.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the determination process is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  CKM3: Display Material Cost Estimate
  KAH3: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and error handling for further insights.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for more specialized assistance.