How To Fix KM549 - Average balance ledger deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Average balance ledger deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM549 - Average balance ledger deactivated ?

  The SAP error message KM549, which states "Average balance ledger deactivated," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the management of cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers. This error indicates that the average balance ledger functionality has been deactivated for the relevant controlling area or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Average Balance Ledger: The average balance ledger feature may have been intentionally deactivated in the system configuration for the controlling area or specific cost objects.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area may not be properly configured to allow for average balance calculations.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the average balance ledger if it is not activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the controlling area in SAP.
  Go to the path: SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Cost Center > Define Cost Center Types.
  Ensure that the