How To Fix KM690 - No profit center valuation in controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 690

• Message text: No profit center valuation in controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

Transfer prices are not being used in Profit Center Accounting in
controlling area &V1&.
Certain planning functions, such as valuation with transfer prices or
derivation of direct costs from profit center cost estimates, are not
possible.

System Response

You cannot execute this function.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM690 - No profit center valuation in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM690 "No profit center valuation in controlling area &1" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires profit center accounting, but the system cannot find a valid profit center valuation for the specified controlling area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when posting costs or revenues to a profit center.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Center Valuation: The primary cause of this error is that there is no profit center valuation defined for the controlling area in question. This means that the system does not know how to allocate costs or revenues to profit centers.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for profit center accounting may not be set up correctly, or the profit center may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Inactive Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as using an incorrect profit center or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Valuation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Maintain Profit Center Valuation).
  Ensure that there is a valid profit center valuation for the controlling area specified in the error message.
  If there is no entry, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Check if the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Use transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) to verify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Activate Profit Center:
  
  If the profit center is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the same transaction (KE52) or by using transaction code KE51 (Create Profit Center).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for profit center accounting is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling area and ensuring that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to proceed, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Maintain Profit Center Valuation
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to profit center valuation.
  Profit Center Accounting: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of profit center accounting in SAP, as understanding how profit centers work will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM690 error and ensure that profit center valuations are correctly set up in your SAP system.