How To Fix KM737 - Period of validity of profit center &1 changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Period of validity of profit center &1 changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM737 - Period of validity of profit center &1 changed ?

  The SAP error message KM737, which states "Period of validity of profit center &1 changed," typically occurs when there is a discrepancy between the validity period of a profit center and the period in which a transaction is being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to post a transaction to a profit center that has been changed or deactivated for the period in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profit Center Changes: The validity period of the profit center has been modified, which may include changes to its start or end date.
  Transaction Date: The date of the transaction you are trying to post falls outside the validity period of the profit center.
  Master Data Updates: Changes in the master data of the profit center that affect its availability for certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Validity:
  
  Go to the profit center master data in SAP (Transaction code: KE52 or KE53) and check the