How To Fix KM081 - Profit center was set to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Profit center was set to &1

What causes this issue?

This record contains revenue that was posted to a reconciliation
object, and posted statistically to a cost center.

How to fix this error?

During reposting, the system reads the profit center from the cost
center master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM081 - Profit center was set to &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM081, which states "Profit center was set to &1," typically occurs in the context of controlling and financial accounting when there is an issue related to the profit center assignment in a transaction or document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Profit Center Assignment: The error usually indicates that a profit center has been assigned to a transaction or document, but there may be issues with the assignment, such as:
  
  The profit center is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  The profit center is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  The profit center is not allowed for the specific transaction type or cost element.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the profit center.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the controlling module (CO) or financial accounting (FI) that prevent the proper assignment of profit centers.
  
  
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