How To Fix >2684 - Profit center is not allowed for G/L account &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Profit center is not allowed for G/L account &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2684 - Profit center is not allowed for G/L account &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message 2684 indicates that a profit center is not allowed for a specific General Ledger (G/L) account in a given company code. This error typically arises during the posting of financial transactions when the system checks the configuration settings for the G/L account and the associated profit center.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The profit center is not assigned to the G/L account in the account master data. Each G/L account can have specific profit centers assigned to it, and if the profit center used in the transaction is not allowed for that G/L account, this error will occur.
  Profit Center Settings: The profit center may not be valid for the company code or may not be active.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being posted may not be compatible with the profit center settings for the G/L account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Check the settings for the specific G/L account in the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the profit center is allowed for that G/L account. If not, you may need to add the profit center to the allowed list.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Settings:
  
  Ensure that the profit center being used is active and valid for the company code in question.
  You can check the profit center settings using Transaction Code: KE52 (Change Profit Center).
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If the profit center is not supposed to be used with that G/L account, consider using a different profit center that is valid for the account or changing the G/L account to one that allows the specified profit center.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a financial consultant who can help adjust the settings appropriately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  OBY6: Company Code Global Parameters (to check company code settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to profit center accounting and G/L account configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the posting can be completed successfully.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.