How To Fix PSS4_MSG053 - No company code found for the input responsible cost center. Please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No company code found for the input responsible cost center. Please check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG053 - No company code found for the input responsible cost center. Please check ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG053 indicates that the system could not find a company code associated with the specified responsible cost center. This typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or when trying to post transactions related to cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code Assignment: The cost center you are trying to use does not have a company code assigned to it. This can happen if the cost center was created but not properly linked to a company code.
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center ID you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to controlling or cost center accounting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center ID.
  Verify that the cost center is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  If the company code is missing, you can assign it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that the cost center is linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Status:
  
  Check if the cost center is active and available for the relevant fiscal year and period. You can do this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the cost center ID you are entering is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the controlling area and company code settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Report for Cost Centers
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on cost center accounting and related configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSS4_MSG053 and successfully work with the responsible cost center in SAP.