How To Fix KEO063 - Profit center &2 is not assigned to controlling area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Profit center &2 is not assigned to controlling area &3

What causes this issue?

Profit center &V2& belongs to controlling area &V1& and cannot
therefore be assigned to HR organizational unit &V3&, since this is
assigned to controlling area &V3&.

System Response

The system cannot carry out this assignment.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO063 - Profit center &2 is not assigned to controlling area &3 ?

  The SAP error message KEO063 indicates that a profit center is not assigned to the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a profit center to be linked to a controlling area, but the necessary assignment has not been made in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The profit center you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or profit center may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong profit center or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO063 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  Enter the profit center in question and check if it is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Profit Center to Controlling Area:
  
  If the profit center is not assigned, you can assign it using transaction code KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  In the profit center creation screen, ensure that you select the correct controlling area and fill in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that it is set up to use the profit centers correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP menu: SPRO -> Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center -> Assign Profit Center to Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the transaction or report you are trying to execute to ensure that you are using the correct profit center and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or assignment process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling module that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments, such as products, regions, or departments.
  
  
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO063 error and ensure that your profit center is correctly assigned to the controlling area.