How To Fix KM552 - No profit centers in the controlling area for the specified range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: No profit centers in the controlling area for the specified range

What causes this issue?

No valid profit center master records exist for the selected
controlling areas in the profit center interval you specified.

System Response

If you do not change this selection, the system will not send any
master records.

How to fix this error?

Check the data you entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM552 - No profit centers in the controlling area for the specified range ?

  The SAP error message KM552 ("No profit centers in the controlling area for the specified range") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires profit center data, but the system cannot find any profit centers defined for the specified controlling area and time range.
  Cause:
  
  No Profit Centers Defined: The most common cause is that there are no profit centers defined in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Time Range: The time range specified in the report or transaction may not correspond to the periods for which profit centers are defined.
  Inactive Profit Centers: The profit centers may be inactive or not available for the specified controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or profit center accounting settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE51 (Create Profit Center) to verify if profit centers are defined for the controlling area in question.
  Ensure that the profit centers are active and correctly assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Range:
  
  Check the time range you are using in your report or transaction. Make sure it aligns with the periods for which profit centers are defined.
  If necessary, adjust the time range to include periods where profit centers are available.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the settings of the controlling area. Ensure that the profit center accounting is properly configured and that the controlling area is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view profit center data in the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  KSB1: Report for Line Items (by Profit Center)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to profit center accounting.
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding the basics of profit center accounting in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to profit centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM552 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.