How To Fix KEO086 - Alternative profit center structure is not active for profit center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Alternative profit center structure is not active for profit center &1

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain an alternative profit center structure for profit
center &V2&. However, in Customizing, you set controlling area &V1& up
so that an alternative profit center structure is not included.

System Response

The system cannot execute the function.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO086 - Alternative profit center structure is not active for profit center &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEO086 indicates that the alternative profit center structure is not active for the specified profit center. This error typically arises in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the alternative profit center structure to be defined and active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Alternative Profit Center Structure: The alternative profit center structure has not been activated for the specified profit center.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Profit Center Accounting settings.
  Missing Master Data: The profit center may not have the necessary master data or settings associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO086 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Alternative Profit Center Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Profit Center Accounting.
  Navigate to the section where you can define and activate the alternative profit center structure.
  Ensure that the alternative profit center structure is defined and activated for the specific profit center in question.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  If the structure is not active, activate it by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
  You may need to assign the profit center to the appropriate alternative profit center structure.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the profit center to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  Make sure that all required fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Profit Center Accounting for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center) to check the settings of the profit center.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the profit center configuration.
  
  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 Profit Center Accounting for further assistance.