How To Fix KE461 - Do not choose an organizational unit

KE461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Do not choose an organizational unit

What causes this issue?

You entered characteristic &V1&.
Characteristic &V1& belongs to the organizational units

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

controlling area (KOKRS)
company code (BUKRS)
business area (GSBER)
profit center (PRCTR)
These characteristics must always be allowed for creating profitability
segments. This is also true for the periodic roll-up in distributed
costing-based Profitability Analysis (ALE).

System Response

The system rejected your entry.

How to fix this error?

Display a list of possible entries by pressing F4.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE461 - Do not choose an organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message KE461 ("Do not choose an organizational unit") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an action that is not allowed for the selected organizational unit. This error is often related to the configuration of controlling areas, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Organizational Unit Selection: The error usually arises when the user selects an organizational unit (like a cost center or internal order) that is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The organizational unit may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the selected organizational unit.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the organizational unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Organizational Unit: Ensure that the organizational unit you are trying to use is valid