How To Fix PE612 - Enter a valid cost center

PE612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Enter a valid cost center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE612 - Enter a valid cost center ?

  The SAP error message PE612 "Enter a valid cost center" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a cost center in a transaction or report, but the system does not recognize the cost center as valid. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Cost Center: The cost center entered does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the current period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified cost center.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the cost center code entered.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly maintained or configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center:
  
  Check if the cost center exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to