How To Fix CJ237 - Profit center of WBS & is not same as the profit center of its order &

CJ237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Profit center of WBS & is not same as the profit center of its order &

What causes this issue?

Profit center of the WBS & is not same as the profit center of its
assigned order <(>&<)>

System Response

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

Error is thrown in BADI implementation.

How to fix this error?

Check the BADI implementation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ237 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ237 indicates a mismatch between the profit center assigned to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element and the profit center assigned to the corresponding order (typically a network or internal order). This error usually arises during the posting of costs or when trying to settle costs related to the WBS element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Assignment: The WBS element and the order are assigned different profit centers. In SAP, each cost object (like WBS and orders) must have consistent profit center assignments to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost tracking.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of WBS elements or orders can lead to inconsistencies in profit center assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignments:
  
  Go to the WBS element in the SAP system and check the assigned profit center.
  Similarly, check the profit center