How To Fix AO343 - With change of cost center &3, profit center changed from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 343

• Message text: With change of cost center &3, profit center changed from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You entered cost center &V3&. The business area and the profit center
are adopted from the definition of the cost center.
Profit center &V1&, which was the profit center until now, is
overwritten by profit center &V2&.

System Response

The system overwrites existing profit center &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost center entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO343 - With change of cost center &3, profit center changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO343 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the cost center and the profit center during a transaction or posting. Specifically, it means that when changing the cost center (denoted as &3), the associated profit center has changed from &1 to &2. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of costs or when making adjustments in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost center and profit center may not be properly configured in the system. Each cost center should be assigned to a specific profit center, and if there are changes in the cost center, the system may automatically try to assign a different profit center.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the master data of either the cost center or profit center can lead to this error. For example, if the profit center associated with a cost center is changed in the master data, it can trigger this message.
  Transaction Posting: When posting a transaction that involves a cost center, if the profit center is not consistent with the new cost center, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for both the cost center and profit center. Ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned to the appropriate profit center in the configuration.
  Review Changes: If there have been recent changes to the cost center or profit center, review those changes to ensure they are correct and consistent.
  Adjust Posting: If you are trying to post a transaction, ensure that the profit center aligns with the cost center you are using. You may need to adjust the profit center in your posting to match the cost center.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for cost centers and profit centers in the controlling (CO) module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the controlling module to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) and KE53 (Display Profit Center) to review the details of the cost center and profit center.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide guidance on resolution.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and profit center accounting for a better understanding of how these elements interact within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO343 error and implement a solution to resolve it.