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How To Fix KM183 - No postings can be made to profit center &1 in company code &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 183

  • Message text: No postings can be made to profit center &1 in company code &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    Profit center &V1& cannot receive postings in company code &V2&.

    System Response

    The posting was canceled.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to post to profit center &V1& in company code &V2&, this
    company code must be activated for profit center &V1& in master data
    maintenance, on the tab page <ZH><ZK>Company code</></>.
    You should also carry out the transaction <DS:TRAS.KE52>Change Profit
    Center</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM183 - No postings can be made to profit center &1 in company code &2 ?

    The SAP error message KM183 "No postings can be made to profit center &1 in company code &2" typically occurs when there are restrictions on posting to a specific profit center within a given company code. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:

    Causes:

    1. Profit Center is Inactive: The profit center may be marked as inactive in the system, preventing any postings.
    2. Profit Center Assignment: The profit center may not be correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
    3. Period Lock: The posting period may be closed or locked for the company code, preventing any new postings.
    4. Profit Center Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations in the controlling area that restrict postings to that profit center.
    5. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that profit center.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Profit Center Status:

      • Go to transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) and verify if the profit center is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
    2. Verify Profit Center Assignment:

      • Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the company code. You can check this in the profit center master data.
    3. Check Posting Period:

      • Use transaction code OB52 to check if the posting period is open for the relevant company code. If it is closed, you may need to open it for the required period.
    4. Review Configuration Settings:

      • Check the controlling area settings and ensure that there are no restrictions on postings to the profit center. This may involve reviewing the configuration in the controlling module.
    5. Authorization Check:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the profit center. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
    6. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the profit center.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • KE52: Change Profit Center
      • OB52: Change Posting Periods
      • KSB1: Display Actual Line Items
      • KSBP: Display Plan Line Items
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.

    • User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow postings to the required profit centers.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.

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