How To Fix AIST009 - Profit center is not unique (&1/&2)

AIST009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Profit center is not unique (&1/&2)

What causes this issue?

The profit center is not unique.
The account assignment objects &v3& and &v4& refer to different profit
centers:
Profit center from &v3&: &v1&
Profit center from &v4&: &v2&

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?

Correct the specified fields. The profit center that is derived from
them must be unique.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST009 - Profit center is not unique (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message AIST009, which states "Profit center is not unique (&1/&2)," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a profit center in a context where it must be unique, but the system finds multiple entries that match the criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial transactions, creation of cost centers, or when configuring profit center accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profit Center Entries: The error usually arises when there are multiple profit centers with the same identifier or when the system cannot determine a unique profit center based on the provided criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of profit centers, such as incorrect settings in the controlling area or profit center hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as profit center assignments in different organizational units, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52