How To Fix KM027 - Profit center & belongs to controlling area &, not &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Profit center & belongs to controlling area &, not &

What causes this issue?

Profit center &V1& is assigned to controlling area &V2& and not
&V3&.

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?

Check your entry and enter the correct controlling area or profit
center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM027 - Profit center & belongs to controlling area &, not & ?

  The SAP error message KM027 indicates that there is a mismatch between the profit center and the controlling area in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the profit center you are trying to use is assigned to a different controlling area than the one currently being used in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Assignment: The profit center you are trying to use is assigned to a different controlling area than the one specified in your transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the profit center is not correctly assigned to the intended controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong profit center or controlling area during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center) to verify the assignment of the profit center to the controlling area.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area that you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the correct profit center and controlling area are being used.
  If you are using a report or a transaction that allows for multiple controlling areas, make sure you are selecting the correct one.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the controlling area configuration to ensure that the profit center is correctly linked to the intended controlling area.
  You can use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to select the correct profit center and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52 / KE53: For managing profit centers.
  OKKP: For controlling area configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and controlling area settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to profit center and controlling area assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KM027 error in SAP.