How To Fix KFPR051 - Service provider on lower level than service receiver

KFPR051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Service provider on lower level than service receiver

What causes this issue?

The service provider in a transfer price agreement between WBS elements
must not be on a lower level than the service receiver.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check your input.

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 KFPR051 - Service provider on lower level than service receiver ?

  The SAP error message KFPR051 ("Service provider on lower level than service receiver") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module or when dealing with service-related processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the hierarchy levels of the service provider and the service receiver in a particular transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the service provider (the entity providing the service) is at a lower organizational level than the service receiver (the entity receiving the service). In SAP, organizational structures are often hierarchical, and certain processes require that the service provider be at the same level or higher than the service receiver to maintain proper reporting and accountability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KFPR051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Hierarchy:
  
  Review the organizational structure in your SAP system. Ensure that the service provider is correctly positioned in the hierarchy relative to