How To Fix PK119 - Cost center cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Cost center cannot be maintained

What causes this issue?

Maintaining the cost center for control cycles is not possible in the
following scenarios:
The control cycle uses a stock transfer strategy, and "Post Consumption
of Kanban Material to Cost Center" is not set in the strategy.
The control cycle uses an external procurement strategy. Procurement to
cost center is selected in the strategy, and the contract number is
maintained in the control cycle.
The control cycle uses an external procurement strategy, and "Post
Consumption of Kanban Material to Cost Center" is not set in the
strategy.
The control cycle uses an in-house production strategy, and "Post
Consumption of Kanban Material to Cost Center" is not set in the
strategy.

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

System Response

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 PK119 - Cost center cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message PK119, which states "Cost center cannot be maintained," typically occurs when there are issues related to the configuration or status of the cost center in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to maintain it.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data might not be properly set up or may be missing required information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the cost center.
  Controlling Area Assignment: The cost center may not be assigned to the correct controlling area or may not be linked to the relevant company code.
  Period Lock: The period in which you are trying to make changes may be locked for posting or maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cost Center Status: Verify if the cost center is active. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP and checking its status.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all required fields in the cost center master data are filled out correctly. This includes checking the validity dates and ensuring that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain cost centers. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Controlling Area Assignment: Make sure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and that the controlling area is active.
  Check Period Lock: Verify if the period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or wait until it is open again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) to manage cost centers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and maintenance procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.