How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST143 - Dummy profit center or profit center standard hierarchy not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Dummy profit center or profit center standard hierarchy not defined

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V1&, for instance, was determined from company codes
assigned to ledger &V2&. In controlling area &V1&, no dummy profit
center or no profit center standard hierarchy was defined. If you want
to use the scenario for Profit Center Accounting or Segment Reporting,
at least a dummy profit center and a profit center standard hierarchy
must be defined in controlling area &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST143 - Dummy profit center or profit center standard hierarchy not defined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST143 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of profit centers in the system. Specifically, it suggests that a dummy profit center or the standard hierarchy for profit centers has not been defined. This error typically arises during the posting of financial transactions that require a profit center assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dummy Profit Center: The system expects a dummy profit center to be defined for certain transactions, but it is not available in the configuration.
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The standard hierarchy for profit centers may not be set up correctly, or the profit center being used is not part of the defined hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the profit center accounting module, leading to the inability to find a valid profit center for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Dummy Profit Center:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  Create a dummy profit center if it does not exist. This is often a generic profit center used for postings that do not require a specific profit center assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction code KP06 (Change Plan Data) or KP01 (Create Plan Data) to check if the standard hierarchy for profit centers is defined.
  Ensure that the profit center you are trying to use is part of the standard hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for profit center accounting. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KP01: Create Plan Data
  KP06: Change Plan Data
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on profit center accounting and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the configuration of profit centers and ensuring that the necessary dummy profit center and standard hierarchy are defined, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST143 error.