How To Fix KM812 - Data posted to profit center &, but EC-PCA is not active in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Data posted to profit center &, but EC-PCA is not active in CO area &

What causes this issue?

Data has been posted to the profit center even though EC-PCA has not
been activated in this controlling area.

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?

Check your entry. If required, <DS:TRAN.0KE5>activate</>
EC-PCA in the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM812 - Data posted to profit center &, but EC-PCA is not active in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KM812 indicates that data has been posted to a profit center, but the EC-PCA (Enterprise Controlling - Profit Center Accounting) is not active in the specified controlling area. This typically occurs when you attempt to post transactions that require profit center accounting, but the configuration for EC-PCA is not set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  EC-PCA Not Activated: The controlling area in which the transaction is being posted does not have EC-PCA activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the profit center settings.
  Incorrect Profit Center Assignment: The profit center assigned to the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM812 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate EC-PCA:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Basic Settings -> Activate Profit Center Accounting.
  Ensure that EC-PCA is activated for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the controlling area is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Check the profit center assigned to the transaction. Make sure it is valid and active.
  Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (Controlling Area) to check the settings for the controlling area and KE52 (Change Profit Center) to review profit center settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM812 error and successfully post your transactions.