How To Fix /SAPCEM/PI013 - Sales cost senter &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/PI -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Sales cost senter &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/PI013 - Sales cost senter &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/PI013 Sales cost center &1 is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the cost center being used in a transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Cost Center: The cost center specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center might be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified cost center.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or company code that restrict the use of certain cost centers.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly maintained or may have missing information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Verify that the cost center &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KS03).
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and allowed for the relevant controlling area. Check the status of the cost center in the master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified cost center. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area or company code to ensure that the cost center is allowed for the specific transaction type. This may involve checking settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  If the cost center is missing required information, update the master data accordingly. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and any specific configuration settings that may apply.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center
  KSH2: Change Cost Center
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.