How To Fix J2687 - &4 Choose only permitted profit centres in the selection parameters


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

  • Message number: 687

  • Message text: &4 Choose only permitted profit centres in the selection parameters

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  • What causes this issue?

    You entered profit center &V1&. This profit center is not valid here.

    System Response

    The selection parameters cannot be accepted.

    How to fix this error?

    As single values, enter only permitted values (-> F4) from the profit
    centers available for selection.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2687 - &4 Choose only permitted profit centres in the selection parameters ?
    The SAP error message J2687, which states "Choose only permitted profit centers in the selection parameters," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or analysis when a user attempts to select profit centers that are not authorized or do not meet the criteria set in the system.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain profit centers. Configuration Settings: The profit centers selected may not be configured correctly in the system, or they may not be valid for the specific report or transaction being executed. Selection Criteria: The selection parameters used in the report or transaction may include profit centers that are not permitted based on the user's role or the organizational structure.
    Solution: Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the profit centers in question. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system. Review Profit Center Configuration:

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