How To Fix KE297 - Profit center & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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the profit center &v1& is no longer valid (period of validity expired)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.

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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 missing or incorrect configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center) to verify if the profit center exists and is active.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the profit center to ensure it is correctly set up and active.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or other objects as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the profit center. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to ensure that the period is open for the relevant company code and profit center.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to get more details about the error and its context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52 / KE53: Change/Display Profit Center
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and related configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE297 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.