How To Fix PB523 - Object type &1 is not supported for determining cost centers

PB523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Object type &1 is not supported for determining cost centers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB523 - Object type &1 is not supported for determining cost centers ?

  The SAP error message PB523 indicates that the object type specified (represented by &1) is not supported for determining cost centers. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or when trying to assign cost centers to certain objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Object Type: The object type you are trying to use (e.g., a specific order type, project, or other master data) is not configured to allow cost center assignment.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be set up correctly to handle the specific object type for cost center determination.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the object type may not be maintained or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign cost centers to the specified object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the object type you are using is indeed supported for cost