How To Fix K8705 - Profit center &1 is not valid for CO area &2 or period &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Profit center &1 is not valid for CO area &2 or period &3

What causes this issue?

The profit center &V1& you have entered is not valid.
Either profit center &V1& does not exist in controlling area &V2&, or
it is assigned to a different controlling area, or it is not valid for
the selected period &V3&.

System Response

The R/3 System rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid profit center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8705 - Profit center &1 is not valid for CO area &2 or period &3 ?

  The SAP error message K8705 indicates that there is an issue with the profit center being used in a particular controlling (CO) area or period. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction that involves a profit center that is either not valid for the specified controlling area or is not valid for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use does not exist in the specified controlling area.
  Period Restrictions: The profit center may not be valid for the specified period due to various reasons, such as the profit center being inactive or not being assigned to the controlling area for that period.
  Master Data Issues: The profit center master data may not be properly maintained or may have been changed recently, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or profit center settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE53 (Display Profit Center) and verify if the profit center exists and is active for the specified controlling area.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Verify if the period you are trying to post to is open for posting in the controlling area. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the profit center is valid for the period you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the profit center to ensure that it is correctly configured and has not been deactivated or changed.
  You can use transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) to review and make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for the controlling area and profit centers in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) transaction.
  Ensure that the profit center is properly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit centers and controlling area configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify profit center and controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the K8705 error message in SAP.