How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS021 - Cost center &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2.

PSM_S4C_POSTINGS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cost center &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS021 - Cost center &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS021 indicates that a cost center specified in a transaction is not valid for the given consumption date. This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when dealing with cost accounting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Validity: The cost center may not be valid for the specified date due to its status (e.g., it may be inactive or closed).
  Date Range: The cost center might have a defined validity period, and the consumption date falls outside this range.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data configuration of the cost center, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any transactions from being posted to that cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Go to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KS03).
  Verify the validity dates of the cost center and ensure that it is active for the