How To Fix >2665 - Entering a profit center is not allowed in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Entering a profit center is not allowed in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2665 - Entering a profit center is not allowed in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message "2665 Entering a profit center is not allowed in company code &1" typically occurs when you are trying to enter a profit center in a transaction where it is not permitted for the specified company code. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents or when creating cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Configuration: The company code may not be configured to allow profit center accounting. This can happen if the profit center accounting is not activated for that specific company code.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow the entry of profit centers, depending on the configuration of the financial module.
  Master Data Issues: The profit center you are trying to use may not be valid for the company code in question, or it may not be assigned correctly in the master data.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have restrictions on profit center entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Define Profit Center and ensure that the profit center is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Ensure that profit center accounting is activated for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Check if the transaction you are trying to perform allows for profit center entries. If not, you may need to adjust your approach or use a different transaction type.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Verify that the profit center exists and is active. You can check this using transaction code KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type you are using to see if it allows profit center entries. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE53 (Display Profit Center), SPRO (Customizing), and FB50 (General Ledger Document Entry).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 2665 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Profit Center Accounting for a deeper understanding of how profit centers are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.