How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION205 - Purchase order &1|&2 contains diff. PrCtr to PrCtr of master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Purchase order &1|&2 contains diff. PrCtr to PrCtr of master record

What causes this issue?

The profit center in the purchase order item differs from the profit
center in the material master.

System Response

This purchase order item will <ZH>not</> be reorganized because the
profit center could <ZH>not</> be derived from the material.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION205 - Purchase order &1|&2 contains diff. PrCtr to PrCtr of master record ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION205 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the profit center (PrCtr) specified in a purchase order and the profit center defined in the master record of the associated account. This error typically arises during the reorganization of financial data, particularly when trying to reconcile or adjust financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Profit Centers: The profit center specified in the purchase order does not match the profit center in the master record of the account being used in the transaction.
  Changes in Master Data: If the profit center in the master data was changed after the purchase order was created, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, this could lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order (PO) referenced in the error message. Verify the profit center assigned to the PO.
  Check Master Record: Look at the master record of the account (e.g., vendor or material master) to confirm the profit center assigned there.
  Update Profit Center: If the profit center in the purchase order is incorrect, you may need to update it to match the master record. This can typically be done through transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Recreate Purchase Order: If the discrepancy cannot be resolved, consider recreating the purchase order with the correct profit center.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct profit center or the implications of changing it, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to profit centers, purchase orders, and financial data reorganization for further insights.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Regularly perform checks to ensure that master data is consistent and up-to-date.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in creating purchase orders are trained on the importance of maintaining accurate profit center assignments.
  Change Management: Implement a change management process for master data to minimize discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION205 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.