How To Fix KM170 - Dummy profit center & in controlling area & has already received postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Dummy profit center & in controlling area & has already received postings

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a new dummy profit center to controlling area &V2&.
However, data has already been posted to original dummy profit center
&V1&. You cannot replace the dummy profit
center, since that would lead to inconsistencies.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM170 - Dummy profit center & in controlling area & has already received postings ?

  The SAP error message KM170 indicates that a dummy profit center in a controlling area has already received postings. This typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when you attempt to post transactions to a profit center that is marked as a dummy or inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Dummy Profit Center: The profit center in question is defined as a dummy profit center, which means it is not intended for actual postings. Dummy profit centers are often used for internal purposes, such as consolidating costs or for reporting.
  Postings Already Made: The error suggests that there have been postings made to this profit center, which is not allowed for dummy profit centers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the profit center settings or in the controlling area settings that allow postings to a dummy profit center.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Profit Center: Determine which profit center is causing the issue. You can do this by checking the error message details or by reviewing the transaction that triggered the error.
  Review Postings: Check the postings that have already been made to the dummy profit center. You can use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to review the postings.
  Change Profit Center: If the profit center is indeed a dummy profit center and should not have postings, you may need to change the profit center in your transaction to a valid profit center that is intended for actual postings.
  Adjust Configuration: If the dummy profit center is being used incorrectly, consider adjusting the configuration in the controlling area or profit center settings to prevent future postings. This may involve:
  
  Marking the profit center as inactive.
  Ensuring that the profit center is not assigned to any active cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling dummy profit centers and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profit Center Accounting (PCA): Understand the role of profit centers in financial reporting and how they are used in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing profit centers, such as KE51 (Create Profit Center) and KE52 (Change Profit Center).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error KM170.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to profit centers and postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM170 error and ensure that your profit center accounting is functioning correctly.