How To Fix KM586 - No online transfer takes place in controlling area &1 in fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 586

• Message text: No online transfer takes place in controlling area &1 in fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

This message can be switched off under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1OBA5>Change Message Control</>.
(Application Area <ZH>KM</>, Message Number <ZH>586</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM586 - No online transfer takes place in controlling area &1 in fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM586 indicates that there is no online transfer taking place in the specified controlling area and fiscal year. This error typically arises during the execution of a transaction that involves transferring data, such as during the execution of a report or a posting that requires data to be transferred between different modules or systems.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured for online transfers. This could include settings related to the fiscal year, periods, or the specific controlling area.
  Period Status: The fiscal period may be closed or not open for posting. If the period is closed, no online transfers can occur.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for transfer in the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the online transfer.
  System Settings: The system settings for online transfers may not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to perform the transfer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the controlling area in the SAP system. Ensure that the controlling area is set up correctly for online transfers.
  Open Periods: Check the status of the fiscal periods in the controlling area. Make sure that the relevant periods are open for posting. You can do this by navigating to the period control settings in the controlling module.
  Data Verification: Ensure that there is data available for the specified controlling area and fiscal year. If there is no data, the transfer cannot occur.
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the online transfer.
  System Settings Review: Review the system settings related to online transfers to ensure they are correctly configured. This may involve checking transaction codes or settings in the configuration menu.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to check for data availability.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error KM586 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for controlling area configuration and online transfer processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.