How To Fix KM821 - The home system for all available profit centers is the current system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: The home system for all available profit centers is the current system

What causes this issue?

You want to convert from the centralized ALE distribution method to the
decentralized ALE distribution method for Profit Center Accounting.

System Response

To ensure that no data is lost during the conversion process, the
master system for all existing profit centers is the central
controlling system.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM821 - The home system for all available profit centers is the current system ?

  The SAP error message KM821 indicates that the system is unable to find a valid home system for the profit centers you are trying to work with. This typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when you are attempting to execute a transaction or report that requires a valid home system for the profit centers involved.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The profit centers may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the profit centers are not assigned to a controlling area or if the controlling area is not properly set up.
  Master Data Issues: The profit center master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing or incorrect assignments to the relevant organizational units.
  System Settings: The system may be set up in such a way that it does not recognize the current system as a valid home system for the profit centers in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profit Center Accounting and ensure that all profit centers are correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  Verify that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) to check the master data for the profit centers involved. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the profit centers are assigned to the correct company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the current system is set up as a valid home system for the profit centers. This may involve checking system parameters or settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to error message KM821 for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE51 (Create Profit Center), KE52 (Change Profit Center), and KE53 (Display Profit Center) for managing profit center data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KM821 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding the basics of Profit Center Accounting and its integration with other modules (like Financial Accounting and Controlling) can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM821 error in your SAP system.