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Cost Center Upload - Error

EricAlo — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:37:34 GMT

Hi,
I have attempted to upload the cost centers using the standard migration template but got this error:

What I find odd is that there was no error during the simulation but on the actual load they system allowed to upload 10 cost centers.
I can't find anything that stands out when I compare those 10 cost centers that were loaded vs those that fail.
What's even stranger is that I'm able to repeat the same behavior 3 times. I reupload the file, simulated with no errors and the system allowed me to load the next 10 cost centers and the rest failed.

Here's a screenshot of my CC template:

Following the error message, I created another CC Hierarchy with sub-node and used it but it's the same behaviour.

Did I miss any configuration?

Thank you.

Re: Cost Center Upload - Error

Chris1973 — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:57:52 GMT

Good day @EricAlo

Thank you for your question.

Have a look at these references, they provide more detailed guidance:

CO - Cost center, Cost Center Hierarchy, Cost Center Group, Controlling Area.

In public cloud, when your cost center references a hierarchy node or controlling area that is not properly linked, the system triggers that Area 1 cannot be used here error. The reason is, in public cloud, the simulation validates format and mandatory fields only. The actual migration checks controlling area, company code, and hierarchy node consistency. The 10 cost centers that succeeded likely matched the valid controlling area while others did not.

To summarise, the error is caused by inconsistent controlling area or hierarchy node assignment. Ensure that:

The controlling area is correctly assigned to all relevant Company Codes
Make sure you use the Root Standard Hierarchy Node
All validity dates align across hierarchy, controlling area, and cost centers.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Best regards

Chris

Re: Cost Center Upload - Error

EricAlo — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:03:04 GMT

Thanks for the reply Chris.
I was able to get pass the error by changing the value from 1 to 1~.
Thanks

Re: Cost Center Upload - Error

IreneLiu — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:31:26 GMT

Hi @EricAlo

One supplyment for Chuma's post. It seems that you are using the staging tables approach. Here is a document for this object.

SAP Help Portal - CO - Cost center
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Hierarchy Area

Cost center groups entered in the KHINR/Hierarchy area field must be assigned to the standard hierarchy. If this is not the case, the error message KS 070 - Area <XYZ> cannot be used here. is displayed.

Best regards,
Irene

Re: Cost Center Upload - Error

IreneLiu — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:52:31 GMT

Hi @EricAlo We helped you to accept the answer, since there were no further updates under the topic after 7 days. You can unaccept it anytime if the answer provided was not helpful enough and you have further questions. Best regards, Irene