Message type: E = Error
Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure
Message number: 238
Message text: Profit center of WBS & is not same as the profit center of activity & &
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CJ238
- Profit center of WBS & is not same as the profit center of activity & & ?The SAP error message CJ238 indicates a mismatch between the profit center assigned to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element and the profit center assigned to an activity. This error typically occurs during the assignment of costs or when trying to post transactions related to a project.
Cause: Profit Center Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the WBS element and the activity are assigned to different profit centers. In SAP, each WBS element and activity must be associated with the same profit center for cost allocation and reporting purposes.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project system or controlling module that lead to this mismatch. Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of WBS elements or activities can also lead to this error.
Solution: Check Profit Center Assignments: Go to the WBS element in question and check its profit center assignment. You can do this by navigating to the
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