KM071 - No profit center groups exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No profit center groups exist

What causes this issue?

No profit center groups have been created yet in your system.

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?

When you activate Profit Center Accounting in your system, you must
create at least one profit center group: the
standard hierarchy. To do this, use the function
<DS:TRAN.KCH4>Create standard hierarchy</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM071 - No profit center groups exist ?

  The SAP error message KM071 ("No profit center groups exist") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires profit center groups, but none have been defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) when dealing with Profit Center Accounting.
  Cause:
  
  No Profit Center Groups Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no profit center groups created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for profit center accounting may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create profit center groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create Profit Center Groups:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code KSH1 (Create Profit Center Group).
  Enter the required details to create a new profit center group.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Profit Center Groups:
  
  Use transaction code KSH2 (Change Profit Center Group) or KSH3 (Display Profit Center Group) to check if any profit center groups exist.
  If they do exist, ensure that they are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (SPRO) and check the settings under Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center Groups.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view profit center groups. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Profit Center Accounting for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1: Create Profit Center Group
  KSH2: Change Profit Center Group
  KSH3: Display Profit Center Group
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of the Controlling module in SAP that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments, such as products, regions, or departments.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to profit center groups.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM071 error and ensure that profit center groups are properly set up in your SAP system.