How To Fix QA020 - Cost center &2 is not available in controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cost center &2 is not available in controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v2& in controlling area &v1& is not active as of today's
date.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost center. Perhaps the cost center is not valid yet.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA020 - Cost center &2 is not available in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message QA020 indicates that a specific cost center is not available in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a cost center that has not been defined or is not active in the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center exists but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not match the controlling area where the cost center is defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center or controlling area entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Creation:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) and verify if the cost center exists in