How To Fix KI623 - Profit center & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Profit center & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to use profit center &V1& in automatic account assignment, but
this profit center does not exist.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

The activities you need to carry out depend on the system in which you
are working:
<ZH>Production system:</>
Correct your entry or create profit center &V1&.
<ZH>Test system:</>
If you want to transport the automatic account assignments into the
production system at a later date but do not want to create all the
cost centers required there, then you can deactivate this message in
the test system or change it to a warning or information message.
If you do so, you are responsible for ensuring that the cost center you
enter exists in the production system and can be posted to as required.
If, however, you also create the cost center in the test system, all
the necessary checks are carried out here.
To change the message type, access the IMG and choose "General
Controlling" -> "Change Message Control". Enter the message ID (KI).
You can now create a new entry for the message number 623 that deviates
from the standard message type.
-> <DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message Control</>

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 KI623 - Profit center & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KI623 indicates that a profit center specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a profit center, but the profit center you are referencing is either not created, not active, or not valid for the specific period or company code.
  Causes of Error KI623
  
  Non-Existent Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Profit Center: The profit center exists but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Profit Center Assignment: The profit center may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Period Restrictions: The profit center may not be valid for the fiscal period you are trying to post to.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the profit center code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solutions to Error KI623
  
  
  Check Profit Center Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE53 (Display Profit Center) or KE52 (Change Profit Center) to verify if the profit center exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  
  
  
  Activate the Profit Center:
  
  If the profit center exists but is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status in the profit center master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area and company code. You can check this in the profit center master data.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Make sure that the profit center is valid for the fiscal year and period you are trying to post to. You can check this in the master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the profit center code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the status or configuration of the profit center, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for maintaining the profit center data.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  KSB1: Report for line items by profit center
  KOB1: Report for order line items
  
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, which allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments, such as products, regions, or departments.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI623 error and successfully post your transactions.