How To Fix KE297 - Profit center & is not allowed

KE297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Profit center & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered the value &V1& for the characteristic "Profit center".
However, the value &v1& is not allowed for one of the following
reasons:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

the profit center &v1& does not exist
the profit center &v1& does not belong to controlling area &v2&
the profit center &v1& is no longer valid (period of validity expired)

System Response

This entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different profit center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE297 - Profit center & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KE297 ("Profit center & is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a profit center that is not valid for the specific context or configuration you are working with. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Profit Center Not Defined: The profit center you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Profit Center Not Active: The profit center might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Profit Center Assignment: The profit center may not be assigned to the relevant company code or may not be valid for the specific transaction type.
  Period Restrictions: The profit center may be restricted for the posting period you are trying to use.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the profit center, such as