KM091 - Origin object is not known in Profit Center Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Origin object is not known in Profit Center Accounting

What causes this issue?

The program tried to transfer an object of unknown origin to Profit
Center Accounting.

System Response

The program terminated abnormally.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM091 - Origin object is not known in Profit Center Accounting ?

  The SAP error message KM091 ("Origin object is not known") in Profit Center Accounting typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of a cost object, such as a cost center, internal order, or project, to a profit center. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of costs or during the execution of reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order) is not assigned to a profit center in the system.
  Inactive or Deleted Profit Center: The profit center associated with the cost object may be inactive or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Profit Center Accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the origin object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., cost center, internal order) and verify that it is correctly assigned to a profit center.
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order) to check the assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the profit center is active. You can check this using transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  If the profit center is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or assign a different active profit center.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Profit Center Accounting module to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code OKB9 to review the settings related to the assignment of cost objects to profit centers.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data or transactional data. This can often be done through specific reports or tools within SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message KM091 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS03, KO03, KE52, KE53, and OKB9.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KM091 for any updates or specific fixes provided by SAP.
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding the basics of Profit Center Accounting and its integration with other modules can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM091 error in SAP Profit Center Accounting.