How To Fix KF442 - Profit Center valuation in controlling area &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Profit Center valuation in controlling area &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

You have activated profit center valuation in operating concern "&V2&".
No profit center valuation view has been entered, however, in the
currency and valuation profile assigned to controlling area "&V1&".
This means that there is no data source for the transfer of overhead
with profit center valuation to Profitability Analysis.

System Response

Periodic allocation has not been posted.

How to fix this error?

Enter the profit center view in the currency and valuation profile for
controlling area "&V1&". Alternatively, you can deactivate profit
center valuation for operating concern "&V2&".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF442 - Profit Center valuation in controlling area &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message KF442 indicates that the profit center valuation in the specified controlling area is not active. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction or run a report that requires profit center valuation, but the configuration for that controlling area does not have profit center valuation activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profit Center Valuation: The profit center valuation for the specified controlling area is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured to use profit center accounting.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings in the controlling area or profit center master data may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error KF442, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Profit Center Valuation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center > Activate Profit Center Valuation.
  Ensure that the profit center valuation is activated for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Basic Settings > Activate Profit Center Accounting.
  Verify that the controlling area is set up correctly and that profit center accounting is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the profit centers you are working with are correctly defined and activated.
  Check if the profit centers are assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OKB9 (for activating profit center valuation) or KE52 (to check profit center master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KF442 error and successfully activate profit center valuation in the specified controlling area.