How To Fix KM457 - Currency and valuation profile &1 is not active in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Currency and valuation profile &1 is not active in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a goods movement with multiple valuation methods. To
ensure that the data is updated consistently, the currency and
valuation profile for controlling area &V2& must be active.

System Response

The system does not allow the posting.

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OKKP>Activate</> currency and valuation profile
&V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM457 - Currency and valuation profile &1 is not active in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM457 indicates that the currency and valuation profile specified is not active in the controlling area you are working with. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires a specific currency and valuation profile, but the system cannot find it in the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Currency and Valuation Profile: The currency and valuation profile you are trying to use is not activated for the controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to use the specified currency and valuation profile.
  Profile Assignment: The currency and valuation profile may not be assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM457 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Cost Center Accounting -> Define Currency and Valuation Profile
  
  Verify if the currency and valuation profile you are trying to use is listed and active for the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Activate the Profile:
  
  If the profile is not active, you will need to activate it. You can do this by selecting the controlling area and assigning the appropriate currency and valuation profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Profile to Controlling Area:
  
  If the profile is not assigned to the controlling area, you can assign it by editing the configuration settings. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Controlling Areas:
  
  If you are working with multiple controlling areas, ensure that you are using the correct controlling area that has the desired currency and valuation profile activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct profiles or settings, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (Controlling Area) to check the settings for the controlling area.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM457 error and continue with your SAP transactions.