How To Fix IW552 - Profit center in order different to default entry

IW552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Profit center in order different to default entry

What causes this issue?

The <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> has a
<GL:profit_center>profit center</> that does not correspond with that
proposed by the system from the <GL:cost_center>cost center</> of the
<GL:main_work_center>main work center</>.
This may be because
the main work center of the maintenance order has been changed
the profit center of the maintenance order has been changed

System Response

The system will <ZH>not</> automatically change the data.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the required profit center is valid for the maintenance
order and change it if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW552 - Profit center in order different to default entry ?

  The SAP error message IW552 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the profit center assigned to a specific order and the default profit center that is set in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when the system expects the profit center to match the default entry but finds a different one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Assignment: The order has a profit center assigned that does not match the default profit center defined for the order type or the relevant cost center.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the order type or the controlling area that are not aligned with the profit center settings.
  Manual Entry: A user may have manually entered a profit center that is not consistent with the default settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Settings: Review the order in question to see what profit center is assigned. Compare it with the default profit center