How To Fix KM465 - Profile &1 is active in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Profile &1 is active in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot change or delete an active profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM465 - Profile &1 is active in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM465 indicates that a particular profile is active in a controlling area, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain operations related to cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or other controlling functions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Profile: The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed because a specific controlling profile is currently active in the specified controlling area. This could happen during configuration changes or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a different profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the controlling area or the profiles assigned to it.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on the active profile, leading to this error when those transactions are attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Profiles: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Maintain Settings)