How To Fix KM591 - Profit center is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Profit center is missing

What causes this issue?

To transfer plan data from Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) to Profit
Center Accounting, you must have created this plan data for a specific
profit center. In this case, the data you want to transfer is not
assigned to a profit center.

System Response

You cannot transfer this data to Profit Center Accounting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM591 - Profit center is missing ?

  The SAP error message KM591, which states "Profit center is missing," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a profit center to be specified. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid profit center for the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Center Assignment: The most common cause is that the profit center has not been assigned to the relevant master data, such as cost centers, internal orders, or projects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module may not be set up correctly, leading to missing profit center assignments.
  Transaction Data Issues: The transaction being processed may not have the necessary profit center information due to user input errors or missing data in the relevant fields.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant entity (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not be maintained properly, leading to the absence