How To Fix KM047 - No profit centers found in range &1 to &2 for COAr &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No profit centers found in range &1 to &2 for COAr &3

What causes this issue?

No profit centers could be found in this range for the controlling
area &V3&.

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?

If necessary, <DS:TRAN.KE51>create</> profit centers
for this controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM047 - No profit centers found in range &1 to &2 for COAr &3 ?

  The SAP error message KM047 "No profit centers found in range &1 to &2 for COAr &3" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires profit center data, but the system cannot find any profit centers within the specified range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Centers: The specified range of profit centers does not contain any valid entries in the system.
  Incorrect Range Specification: The range specified in the report or transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing profit centers.
  Data Not Activated: The profit centers may not be activated or may not have been assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the profit centers in the specified range.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for profit centers, such as missing or incomplete entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE51 (Create Profit Center) to verify if the profit centers exist in the specified range.
  Ensure that the profit centers are correctly assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Range Specification:
  
  Double-check the range of profit centers you are using in the report or transaction. Make sure that the range is correct and that it includes valid profit centers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the profit centers. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Data Activation:
  
  Ensure that the profit centers are activated and that they have been assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for controlling and profit center accounting for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM047 error and implement a solution to resolve it.