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 the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist, create the cost center in the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  If the cost center exists, check its status to ensure it is active. You can do this by using transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active cost center.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct controlling area in your transaction. You can check the controlling area settings in transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for any typographical errors in the cost center or controlling area fields.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center in the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  Cost Center Master Data: Understanding how cost centers are structured and managed in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA020 error and ensure that the cost center is properly set up in the controlling area you are working with.