How To Fix KM007 - No long text exists for profit center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No long text exists for profit center

What causes this issue?

No long text has been entered for the profit center.

System Response

No long text can be displayed.

How to fix this error?

You can create a long text with the function
<DS:TRAN.KE52>Change profit center</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM007 - No long text exists for profit center ?

  The SAP error message KM007 ("No long text exists for profit center") typically occurs when you are trying to access or display a profit center in SAP that does not have a long text description associated with it. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI), where profit centers are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the profit center you are trying to access does not have a long text description defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be due to a data entry error where the profit center was created without a long text.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that prevent the long text from being displayed or created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  Enter the profit center number that is causing the error.
  Check if the long text field is filled. If it is empty, you will need to enter a long text description.
  
  
  
  Add Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can add it by navigating to the long text field in the profit center master data screen and entering the appropriate description.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for profit centers in your SAP system are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the Controlling module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required long text or how to enter it, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change profit center data. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KE52 - Change Profit Center
  KE53 - Display Profit Center
  KE51 - Create Profit Center
  
  
  Profit Center Master Data: This is where you manage the details of profit centers, including their descriptions and long texts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to profit centers and long texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM007 error and ensure that your profit center has the necessary long text description.