How To Fix P2639 - New proposal for sender cost center: &1

P2639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 639

• Message text: New proposal for sender cost center: &1

What causes this issue?

The sytem proposes the the master cost center according to the
Organizational Assignment infotype (0001) as the sender cost center.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2639 - New proposal for sender cost center: &1 ?

  The SAP error message P2639 ("New proposal for sender cost center: &1") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order management. This message indicates that there is a new proposal for a sender cost center that has not been properly defined or is not valid in the current context of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Defined: The sender cost center (&1) may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center might be inactive or locked for postings.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data related to the cost center, such as missing or incorrect assignment to a controlling area.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise if the transaction context does not allow for the use of the specified cost center, such as