KM090 - Profit Center Accounting is locked in year &, controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Profit Center Accounting is locked in year &, controlling area &

What causes this issue?

Profit Center Accounting was locked for posting in Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You cannot transfer any data to Profit Center Accounting.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM090 - Profit Center Accounting is locked in year &, controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KM090 indicates that the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) is locked for a specific year and controlling area. This typically occurs when certain financial processes are being executed, such as closing the financial period or when the system is configured to prevent postings in a closed period.
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The most common cause is that the financial period for the specified year is closed, and no further postings are allowed.
  Configuration Settings: The controlling area may have settings that restrict postings to certain periods or years.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  Open/Close Period Settings: The settings for open and closed periods in the controlling area may not allow postings for the specified year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the financial period is indeed closed. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Table T001B) to check the open and closed periods for the controlling area.
  Open the Period: If the period is closed and you need to make postings, you can open the period temporarily using the same transaction (OB52). Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the controlling area to ensure that they align with your business processes. This can be done in the configuration menu under Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center > Define Profit Center Accounting Parameters.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the posting has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a closed period, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To maintain open and closed periods.
  KSB1: To view line items for a profit center.
  KOB1: To view cost line items for a cost center.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to Profit Center Accounting and period locking.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Profit Center Accounting to understand the implications of opening periods and the best practices for managing period locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM090 error and proceed with your postings in SAP.