How To Fix AO346 - Requesting profit center a required field - cost ctr has no profit ctr

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Requesting profit center a required field - cost ctr has no profit ctr

What causes this issue?

The profit center is a required field according to the field selection
of the appropriation request.
You chose cost center &V1&, which is <ZH>not assigned</> to a profit
center.

System Response

You have to make the required entry for the profit center. You cannot
enter cost center &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Use a different cost center.
The profit center and the business area are automatically adopted from
the cost center.
If the profit center or business area are required fields, then you can
only choose cost centers in which this data has been entered.
Change the control for the requesting business area field so that it is
not a required field.
Note:
When the profit center is adopted from the cost center, it does not
necessarily make sense to make both fields required entry fields.
Assign the profit center for cost center &V1& in the master record of
the cost center.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO346 - Requesting profit center a required field - cost ctr has no profit ctr ?

  The SAP error message AO346 indicates that a profit center is required for a cost center, but the cost center in question does not have an associated profit center. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when trying to execute transactions that require profit center information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Center Assignment: The cost center you are trying to use does not have a profit center assigned to it in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module where the relationship between cost centers and profit centers is not properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered a cost center that is not correctly configured or is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check the details of the cost center in question.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the cost center. If it is not, you will need to assign a profit center.
  
  
  
  Assign Profit Center:
  
  If the cost center does not have a profit center assigned, you can assign one using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Navigate to the relevant section and enter the appropriate profit center.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the profit center you are trying to use is active and correctly configured. You can check this using transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center).
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the cost center and profit center are valid for the period in which you are trying to post the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct profit center to assign or if there are broader configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to profit center assignments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on controlling and profit center accounting for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO346 error and ensure that your cost centers are properly linked to profit centers in SAP.