How To Fix /PRA/CHECK_INPUT079 - Cost center & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CHECK_INPUT -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cost center & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT079 - Cost center & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT079 Cost center & is invalid typically indicates that the cost center you are trying to use in a transaction or process is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use may not have been created in the system.
  Cost Center Deactivated: The cost center might exist but could be inactive or deactivated for the period you are trying to use it.
  Incorrect Cost Center Format: The cost center code may be incorrectly formatted or contain invalid characters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified cost center.
  Company Code Issues: The cost center may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if