How To Fix KM280 - Work in process has already been transferred for contr. area &, period &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Work in process has already been transferred for contr. area &, period &

What causes this issue?

The system is already transfer work in process with the results analysis
version &V3& in controlling area &V1& for period &V2&.

System Response

The program cannot be exectued.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want to transfer the stocks more than once. If so,
wait until the other transfer has finished and try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM280 - Work in process has already been transferred for contr. area &, period & ?

  The SAP error message KM280 indicates that there is an issue with the Work in Process (WIP) transfer for a specific controlling area and period. This error typically arises when you attempt to post or transfer WIP for a period that has already been closed or for which WIP has already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The most common cause is that the financial period you are trying to post to has already been closed. In SAP, once a period is closed, no further postings can be made to that period.
  WIP Already Transferred: The WIP for the specified controlling area and period has already been transferred, meaning that the system has already processed the WIP for that period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the WIP calculation settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to post to is indeed closed. You can