How To Fix PB097 - Cost center & is not in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Cost center & is not in controlling area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB097 - Cost center & is not in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message PB097 indicates that a specified cost center is not assigned to the controlling area you are trying to use. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction or perform an operation that involves a cost center that is not valid for the selected controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned: The cost center you are trying to use has not been assigned to the controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you are using may not be the one where the cost center is defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center code or the controlling area code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  Enter the cost center code and check if it is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create or modify the