How To Fix J2689 - &4 Choose a permitted target profit center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: &4 Choose a permitted target profit center

What causes this issue?

Target profit center &V1& which you entered is not valid.

System Response

The target profit center entered cannot be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a permitted profit center (-> F4).

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 J2689 - &4 Choose a permitted target profit center ?

  The SAP error message J2689, which states "Choose a permitted target profit center," typically occurs in the context of profit center accounting when a user attempts to post a transaction to a profit center that is not allowed or is not valid for the specific transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use may not be valid for the specific transaction or may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Profit Center Configuration: The profit center may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified profit center.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which profit centers can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Validity:
  
  Verify that the profit center you are trying to use is valid and active in the system.
  Ensure that it is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for profit centers.
  Ensure that the profit center is properly configured and meets the requirements for the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified profit center. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Permitted Profit Centers:
  
  If the profit center is not permitted for the transaction, select a different profit center that is allowed for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or restrictions related to the profit centers in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE51 (Create Profit Center) or KE52 (Change Profit Center) to manage profit centers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training on how to select valid profit centers for transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's help resources for further assistance.