How To Fix KE420 - Profit center & is not assigned to operating concern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Profit center & is not assigned to operating concern &

What causes this issue?

Profit center &V1& is not assigned to operating concern &V2&, but
rather to operating concern &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

As you are working in operating concern &V2&, you can only enter a
profit center which is assigned to this operating concern (via the
controlling area). Check your entry and enter a profit canter valid for
this operating concern.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE420 - Profit center & is not assigned to operating concern & ?

  The SAP error message KE420 indicates that a profit center is not assigned to an operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post or analyze data related to a profit center that has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the KE420 error is that the profit center you are trying to use is not linked to any operating concern in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The profit center may not have been assigned to the relevant operating concern in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: The profit center may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, such as the creation of new profit centers or operating concerns, the necessary assignments may not have been updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE420 error, you need to ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the operating concern. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center).
  Enter the profit center in question and check if it is assigned to the correct operating concern.
  
  
  
  Assign Profit Center to Operating Concern:
  
  If the profit center is not assigned, you can assign it by using the transaction code KE52 or KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  Make sure to select the appropriate operating concern when making the assignment.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 to check the configuration settings for the operating concern and ensure that the profit center is included in the list of assigned profit centers.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the profit center and operating concern.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  OKB9: Configure Operating Concern
  
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This is a module in SAP that allows for the analysis of profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, or market segment.
  Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (profit centers, operating concerns, etc.) is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE420 error and ensure that your profit center is properly assigned to the operating concern in SAP.