How To Fix KM393 - Company code & cannot be deactivated for profit center &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Company code & cannot be deactivated for profit center &

What causes this issue?

The assignment of a company code to a profit center can only be changed
if there no more assignments in the company code for the profit center.

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?

Chech the assignment monitor to find whether assignments to the
corresponding profit center still exist from the company code in
question. If so, remove these assignments.
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM393 - Company code & cannot be deactivated for profit center & ?

  The SAP error message KM393 indicates that a specific company code cannot be deactivated for a profit center. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or transactions that are still linked to the profit center in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: There may be active transactions or postings in the profit center that prevent deactivation.
  Open Periods: If there are open periods in the financial accounting or controlling modules, the profit center cannot be deactivated.
  Master Data Dependencies: The profit center may be linked to other master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that are still active.
  Profit Center Assignments: The profit center might be assigned to various objects (like sales orders, projects, etc.) that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Review all transactions associated with the profit center. Ensure that there are no open postings or transactions that reference the profit center.
  Close Open Periods: If applicable, close any open periods in the financial accounting or controlling modules that might be preventing deactivation.
  Review Master Data: Check for any master data that is still linked to the profit center. This includes cost centers, internal orders, and any other related objects. Deactivate or reassign them as necessary.
  Profit Center Assignments: Ensure that the profit center is not assigned to any active objects. If it is, you may need to reassign or deactivate those objects first.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific steps on deactivating profit centers.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center) to review the details of the profit center.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message KM393.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to profit center settings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating a profit center, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the impact on reporting and financial statements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.