How To Fix KEO404 - Cost center &2 belongs to profit center &3, not &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Cost center &2 belongs to profit center &3, not &4

What causes this issue?

In the master record, cost center &V2& in controlling area &V1& is
assigned to profit center &V3&. It cannot therefore be assigned to an
HR organizational unit belonging to profit center &V4&.

System Response

The system makes the assignment, but you should change the profit
center to the new value &V3&. You do this when maintaining the master
data for cost center &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO404 - Cost center &2 belongs to profit center &3, not &4 ?

  The SAP error message KEO404 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost center and the profit center in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the cost center you are trying to use is assigned to a different profit center than the one you are currently using in your transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center is assigned to a specific profit center in the system. When you attempt to post a transaction using a cost center, the system checks if the cost center belongs to the specified profit center.
  Incorrect Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use in your transaction does not match the profit center associated with the cost center.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or profit center accounting settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check the details of the cost center in question. Verify which profit center it is assigned to.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center:
  
  Ensure that the profit center you are using in your transaction matches the profit center assigned to the cost center. If you need to use a different profit center, you may need to select a different cost center that is associated with that profit center.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows you to specify the profit center, make sure to select the correct one that corresponds to the cost center.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you believe the assignment should be correct, check with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the cost center and profit center assignments are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding cost center and profit center assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center and profit center assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO404 error and ensure that your cost center and profit center assignments are correctly aligned.