How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING224 - Dummy profit center could not be determined

FAGL_REPORTING224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING - Reporting EHP3

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Dummy profit center could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.6C72D92BD77DD3118F330060B03CA38C>dummy profit center</>
could not be determined for controlling area &V1&. It is possible that
the controlling area does not exist.

System Response

If you have restricted the dummy profit center in the sender report, it
is possible that not all origin objects are derived correctly.

How to fix this error?

Ensure the following:
Controlling area &V1& exists.
A dummy profit center is defined in this controlling area.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING224 - Dummy profit center could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING224, which states "Dummy profit center could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting, particularly when dealing with profit centers in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid profit center for a particular transaction or report.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Profit Center Assignment: The most common cause is that the transaction or document does not have a profit center assigned. This can happen if the profit center is not specified in the master data or during the transaction entry.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the profit center accounting settings in the system. This includes settings related to the assignment of profit centers to cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  Dummy Profit Center Not Defined: The system may be configured to use a dummy profit center for certain transactions, but this dummy profit center