How To Fix KEO085 - Alternative profit center structure is not active in controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Alternative profit center structure is not active in controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain a different profit center structure for
controlling area &V1&. However, in Customizing you set controlling area
&V1& up so that an alternative profit center structure is not included.

System Response

You cannot execute the required function.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different controlling area, for which an alternative profit
center structure is activated in Customizing, by choosing Controlling
-> Profit Center Accounting -> Enterprise Organization -> Enter
Settings for Enterprise Organization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO085 - Alternative profit center structure is not active in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEO085 indicates that the alternative profit center structure is not active in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the use of an alternative profit center structure, but the system is unable to find an active configuration for that structure in the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Alternative Profit Center Structure: The alternative profit center structure has not been activated for the controlling area you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to profit center accounting or controlling area settings.
  Missing Assignment: The profit center structure may not be assigned to the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO085 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Controlling -> Assign Alternative Profit Center Structure
  
  Ensure that the alternative profit center structure is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Activate Alternative Profit Center Structure:
  
  If the structure is not active, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you assign the structure.
  Ensure that the alternative profit center structure is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the profit center accounting to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Make sure that the profit centers you are trying to use are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring profit center accounting and alternative profit center structures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OKB9 (for maintaining profit center settings) or OKB2 (for defining alternative profit center structures).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and profit center accounting.