How To Fix KM738 - Profit center &1 saved in inactive status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Profit center &1 saved in inactive status

What causes this issue?

The profit center was saved in inactive status.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

For the changes you have made to be used in the productive system, you
must activate the profit center.
Depending on the status of the profit center, activation can have the
following consequences:
Status "Inactive: Create": activation creates the profit center in
active status and allow it to receive postings
Status "Inactive: Change": activation makes the changes active
Status "Inactive: Delete": activation deletes the profit center from
the productive system
You can set the type for this message in Customizing for Profit Center
Accounting (Tools -> Change Message Control).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM738 - Profit center &1 saved in inactive status ?

  The SAP error message KM738, which states "Profit center &1 saved in inactive status," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation related to a profit center that is not currently active in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the profit center being marked as inactive or not being properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use has been set to inactive status in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the profit center in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: The profit center may have been incorrectly entered or selected in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  Enter the profit center number and check its status. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Profit Center:
  
  If the profit center is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status in the system. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  Make sure to review any related settings or dependencies that might affect the activation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the profit center in the controlling area. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You can use transaction OKKP to review the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding profit center management and activation.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and change profit center statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM738 error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.