How To Fix QM623 - Cost center &1 not found in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Cost center &1 not found in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM623 - Cost center &1 not found in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM623 "Cost center &1 not found in plant &2" typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to find a specified cost center in the given plant. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or processing quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Plant Configuration: The cost center may not be assigned to the specified plant in the configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center:
  
  Check if the cost center (represented by &1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KS03).
  Ensure that the cost center is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the specified plant (represented by &2). You can check this in the cost center master data or by using the transaction code KS03.
  If the cost center is not assigned to the plant, you may need to create a new cost center or assign the existing one to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  If the cost center is missing, you may need to create it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  Ensure that all relevant details, including the controlling area and plant assignment, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the cost center or its configuration, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the cost center is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost centers and QM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and quality management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM623 error and ensure that the cost center is correctly configured in the system.