How To Fix OQ_I172 - Cost centre information could not be retrieved for any of the locations

OQ_I172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_I - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool for Settlement and Invoicing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Cost centre information could not be retrieved for any of the locations

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OQ_I172 - Details

• The SAP error message OQ_I172 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve cost center information for the specified locations. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, sales order, or when processing a transaction that requires cost center data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Center Master Data: The cost center may not be defined in the system for the specified location or organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost centers may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the cost center information.
  Location Not Assigned: The location in question may not be assigned to any cost center in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the cost center master data (Transaction Code: KS03)