How To Fix 62821 - No profit ctr can be determined for SU & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 821

• Message text: No profit ctr can be determined for SU & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62821 - No profit ctr can be determined for SU & & & ?

  The SAP error message "62821 No profit center can be determined for SU & & &" typically occurs in the context of logistics and financial transactions, particularly when dealing with stock transport orders, goods movements, or similar processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a profit center for a specific stock unit (SU) based on the provided data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The profit center may not be configured correctly in the system for the relevant material or plant.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the relevant organizational units (like plants or storage locations) may not have the necessary profit center information.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive a profit center.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not have a defined profit center.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being executed may not have the necessary settings to determine a profit center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and ensure that the profit center is assigned correctly in the accounting view.
  Ensure that the relevant plant and storage location are also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for profit center accounting. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the relevant transaction types.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for profit center determination.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account assignment for the transaction is correctly defined. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MB1A, MB1B, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code KE52 to check the profit center assignment for the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on profit center determination and related settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the profit center determination is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master Display), KE52 (Change Profit Center), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify profit center data.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting or controlling.