How To Fix WN755 - The field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers' must be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 755

• Message text: The field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers' must be initial

What causes this issue?

The field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers' is not initial.

System Response

The field Control of Credit of Cost Centers' must be initial, if the
field 'Updating Is Active in Actual Costing' is initial or the field
'Update of Activity Consumption in the Quantity Structure' is set to 2
(Activity update relevant to price determination).

How to fix this error?

You must adapt either the field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers'' or
the fields 'Updating Is Active in Actual Costing' and 'Update of
Activity Consumption in the Quantity Structure'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN755 - The field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers' must be initial ?

  The SAP error message WN755, which states "The field 'Control of Credit of Cost Centers' must be initial," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of cost centers in the system. This error indicates that the system expects the field related to the control of credit for cost centers to be empty (initial), but it has been filled with a value that is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The cost center may have been incorrectly configured in the system. Specifically, the field for controlling credit may have been set to a value that is not permissible.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a cost center, an incorrect value may have been entered in the field related to credit control.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between different modules or components of SAP that are affecting the cost center configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KS01 or KS02).
  Review the settings for the cost center in question, particularly the field related to "Control of Credit of Cost Centers."
  Ensure that this field is set to initial (empty) if that is the requirement.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the cost center was recently created or modified, check the entries made during that process.
  If an incorrect value was entered, correct it to ensure that the field is left empty.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to cost center accounting to understand the expected values for the "Control of Credit of Cost Centers" field.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or settings in other areas of the SAP system that might be affecting the cost center configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate authorizations to modify cost center settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.