How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK271 - Respnsble cost center in functional location: &; in structure element: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Respnsble cost center in functional location: &; in structure element: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK271 - Respnsble cost center in functional location: &; in structure element: & ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK271 typically indicates an issue related to the responsible cost center in a functional location within a structure element. This error often arises in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) modules when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the cost center assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center Assignment: The responsible cost center for the functional location or structure element may not be assigned or may be missing.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center assigned may be inactive or not valid for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the assignment of cost centers to functional locations or structure elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the cost center information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the functional location in question and verify that a valid cost center is assigned.
  Use transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and valid for the relevant fiscal year. You can check this using transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the assignment of cost centers to functional locations. This can be done in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) configuration menu under Plant Maintenance or Project System settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center assignments. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Plant Maintenance and Project System configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK271.