How To Fix BK134 - & have different profit centers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 134

• Message text: & have different profit centers

What causes this issue?

You entered multiple &v1& objects assigned to different profit centers.
In a document item, however, all &v1& objects with profit center
assignments must be assigned to the same profit center.

How to fix this error?

If the message is an error message, check and change the &v1& objects
so that all objects with profit center assignments are assigned to the
same profit center.
In Customizing, you can change this message from an error message to a
warning message, a notification, or you can deactivate it completely.
To do so, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) step under "Controlling:
General -> <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change Message Control</>"
(message class BK, message 134).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK134 - & have different profit centers ?

  The SAP error message BK134 typically indicates an issue related to profit center accounting, specifically when there are inconsistencies or mismatches in profit center assignments during a financial transaction. The error message usually states something like "Different profit centers are assigned to the same account."
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Profit Centers: The error occurs when a transaction involves multiple profit centers that are not aligned with the account assignment. For example, if you are trying to post a journal entry or a financial transaction that involves accounts assigned to different profit centers, SAP will raise this error.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The accounts being used in the transaction may have different profit center assignments, which is not allowed in certain types of postings.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the profit center accounting settings or in the way the accounts are set up in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignments: Review the profit center assignments for the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that all accounts being used in the transaction are assigned to the same profit center.
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction: If the transaction involves multiple profit centers, consider splitting the transaction into separate postings for each profit center, ensuring that each posting corresponds to the correct profit center.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for profit center accounting. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended transactions and that the accounts are correctly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling profit center assignments and related error messages.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like KE51 (Create Profit Center) or KE52 (Change Profit Center) to manage profit centers.
  Profit Center Accounting: Familiarize yourself with the basics of profit center accounting in SAP, including how profit centers are created, assigned, and used in financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK134 error and ensure that your profit center assignments are consistent across your financial transactions.