How To Fix KM019 - Profit center group & cannot be used here

KM019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Profit center group & cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

The profit center group <(>&<)> is not assigned to the standard
hierarchy.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry. If required, select another profit center group
or assign the profit center group <(>&<)> to the standard hierarchy
using transaction <DS:TRAN.KCH5N>Change Profit Center Standard Hierarchy
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM019 - Details

• The SAP error message KM019, which states "Profit center group & cannot be used here," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the profit center group being referenced in a transaction or report. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Profit Center Group: The profit center group you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profit center group may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profit center group.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to profit centers or profit center groups.
  Usage Context: The profit center group may not be applicable in the context where