How To Fix KM823 - You must carry out further steps to convert from central to decentralized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: You must carry out further steps to convert from central to decentralized

What causes this issue?

You want to use the decentralized ALE distribution method in place of
the central ALE distribution method used thus far.

System Response

The master system for all existing profit centers is the central
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.

Before changing the control indicator, make sure that the summary
records for all profit centers have been rolled up and updated in the
central system.
After converting the control indicator, you must also update ledger 8C
for Reporting in decentralized Profit Center Accounting by rolling it
up.

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 KM823 - You must carry out further steps to convert from central to decentralized ?

  The SAP error message KM823, which states "You must carry out further steps to convert from central to decentralized," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an attempt to switch from a central to a decentralized controlling setup. This error indicates that there are additional configuration steps required to complete the conversion process.
  
  Cause:
  The error KM823 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The necessary configuration steps for decentralization have not been fully completed in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the necessary actions for the conversion.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before the conversion can be completed.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be aligned with the requirements for a decentralized setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM823 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration Steps:
  
  Ensure that all