How To Fix KM191 - Controlling area & contains no profit centers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Controlling area & contains no profit centers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM191 - Controlling area & contains no profit centers ?

  The SAP error message KM191 indicates that the specified controlling area does not contain any profit centers. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires profit center data, but the system cannot find any profit centers associated with the controlling area you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  No Profit Centers Defined: The most common cause is that no profit centers have been created for the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: You may be using the wrong controlling area in your transaction or report.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing profit center data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Profit Centers:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  Ensure that profit centers are created for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the settings of the controlling area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly defined and that it is the one you intend to use.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Check if the profit centers are assigned to the relevant company codes and controlling areas.
  Use transaction code OB62 to verify the assignment of profit centers to company codes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that profit centers were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  OB62: Assign Profit Centers to Company Codes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to profit center configuration and error KM191.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create profit centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM191 error and ensure that your controlling area has the necessary profit centers defined.