How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION220 - Material master contains a different profit center to the current object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Material master contains a different profit center to the current object

What causes this issue?

The old profit center of the material in the object list of the
reorganization differs from the profit center in the material master
record.
This discrepancy might be caused by a nonpermitted change to the master
data during the reorganization.

System Response

This object will <ZH>not</> be reorganized because the balances have
been determined for the old profit center.

How to fix this error?

To be able to perform the transfer posting correctly, proceed as
follows:
Establish the reasons why the profit center in the material master
record is different.
Maintain the material master data, redefine your reorganization plan,
and regenerate the object list.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION220 - Material master contains a different profit center to the current object ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION220 indicates that there is a mismatch between the profit center assigned to a material master record and the profit center associated with the current object (such as a financial document or a transaction). This error typically arises during processes that involve financial postings or reorganizations, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Mismatch: The material master record has a profit center that differs from the profit center of the financial document or object being processed.
  Data Inconsistency: Changes in the profit center assignment in the material master or in the financial documents may not have been synchronized properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that lead to inconsistencies in profit center assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the profit center assigned to the material. Ensure it matches the profit center of the financial document or object you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Update Profit Center:
  
  If the profit center in the material master is incorrect, you may need to update it (transaction code MM02) to reflect the correct profit center that aligns with the financial document.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Document:
  
  Check the financial document or transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that the profit center assigned to it is correct and consistent with the material master.
  
  
  
  Reorganize Data:
  
  If there are multiple inconsistencies, consider running a data reorganization or cleanup process to align the profit centers across relevant records.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further analysis and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  FAGL (General Ledger Accounting)
  
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding how profit centers are assigned and managed in your organization can help prevent such errors in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to profit center accounting and material master management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the financial postings are processed correctly.
  
  
  By addressing the profit center mismatch and ensuring consistency across your material master and financial documents, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION220 error.