How To Fix AIST017 - Profit center is not unique (&1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 017

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

What causes this issue?

The profit center is <ZH>not</> unique.
Different profit centers result from the account assignment objects &v3&
and &v4&:
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.
Exception: If investment measures are concerned, the profit center can
be derived from the investment measure specified in the asset master
record in the origin data. In such cases, the derived profit center of
the cost objects stored in the asset master record does <ZH>not</> have
to match the profit center from the investment measure in the origin
data.
If the profit centers do not match, you can convert this error message
into a warning message in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.ORFA_NACHRICHTEN>Maintain Message Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST017 - Profit center is not unique (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message AIST017 indicates that there is a problem with the profit center assignment in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the profit center you are trying to use is not unique for the specified combination of controlling area and company code. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial transactions or when creating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profit Centers: The profit center you are trying to use may be defined multiple times for the same controlling area and company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of profit centers in the system, leading to ambiguity in their identification.
  Data Entry Error: The profit center may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE51 (Create Profit Center) and verify the profit center settings.
  Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Duplicate Entries:
  
  Use transaction code KOB1 (Display Actual Line Items) or KSB1 (Display Line Items for Cost Centers) to check for duplicate profit center entries.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or correct them.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the profit center entered in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the correct profit center defined in the system.
  If you are using a program or report that generates profit center entries, ensure that it is functioning correctly and not creating duplicates.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KSB1: Display Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on profit center accounting and error messages.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to profit center uniqueness.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AIST017 error message in your SAP system.