How To Fix FIN_CFIN009 - PCA line item not set to active in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN - Central Finance integration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: PCA line item not set to active in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN009 - PCA line item not set to active in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN009 indicates that a Profit Center Accounting (PCA) line item is not set to active in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings or when trying to execute certain transactions that require active profit center assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profit Center: The profit center associated with the line item is not activated for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Profit Center Accounting settings, such as missing or incorrect settings for the profit center in the company code.
  Master Data Issues: The profit center master data may not be properly maintained or may be set to inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  Verify if the profit center is active for the relevant company code. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Profit Center:
  
  If the profit center is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status in the master data. Ensure that the profit center is set to active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for Profit Center Accounting. Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that reference the profit center are correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52 / KE53: For managing profit center master data.
  OBY6: To check company code settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify profit center data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the profit center is functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_CFIN009 error and ensure that the profit center line items are correctly set to active in the specified company code.