KM069 - Profit center group & does not contain any values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Profit center group & does not contain any values

What causes this issue?

Profit center group &V1& does not contain any profit centers.

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?

Select a group which has profit centers assigned to it, or assign profit
centers to group &V1& using the function <DS:TRAN.KCH2>Change profit
center group</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM069 - Profit center group & does not contain any values ?

  The SAP error message KM069, which states "Profit center group & does not contain any values," typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires data from a specific profit center group, but that group does not have any associated values or data.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Profit Center Group: The specified profit center group does not have any profit centers assigned to it, or there are no transactions recorded against the profit centers in that group.
  Incorrect Profit Center Group: The profit center group specified in the transaction or report may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Not Yet Posted: There may be no financial postings or transactions recorded for the profit centers within the specified group for the reporting period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified profit center group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the profit center group is correctly set up and that it contains the necessary profit centers.
  Use transaction code KE52 to display the profit center group and check its contents.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Posting:
  
  Ensure that there are transactions posted to the profit centers within the specified group for the relevant period. You can check this using transaction codes like KSB1 (for line item display) or KOB1 (for order line items).
  
  
  
  Correct Profit Center Group:
  
  Double-check the profit center group name in the transaction or report to ensure it is correct. If it is incorrect, use the correct profit center group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profit center data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE52 (Display Profit Center Group), KSB1 (Display Line Items for Profit Centers), and KOB1 (Display Line Items for Orders).
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding the basics of Profit Center Accounting in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to profit centers and their groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to profit center groups and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM069 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.