How To Fix KM867 - Profit center must not be initial in non-statistical row &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Profit center must not be initial in non-statistical row &1

What causes this issue?

You are using the functionality 'Balance Sheet Accounts in Profit
Centers'. When using this functionality, all document lines must
contain profit center information.
Document line &V1& does not contain a profit center.

System Response

If a document contains one profit center only, this should be passed on
automatically from the system to those document lines in which the
profit center is initial. If a document has more than one profit
center, the user must ensure that each line contains a profit center. A
user exit can be used for this.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM867 - Profit center must not be initial in non-statistical row &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM867 ("Profit center must not be initial in non-statistical row &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a profit center, but the profit center field is left blank (initial) for a non-statistical row in a CO document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Center: The most common cause of this error is that the profit center field is not filled in for a non-statistical line item. In SAP, profit centers are required for certain types of postings to ensure that financial data is accurately tracked and reported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or profit center accounting that require a profit center to be specified for certain types of transactions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently left the profit center field blank while entering data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Profit Center: Ensure that the profit center field is filled in for the non-statistical row. You can do this by:
  
  Going back to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Locating the line item that triggered the error.
  Entering a valid profit center in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the profit center should not be mandatory for the transaction type you are working with, you may need to review the configuration settings in the controlling area:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for profit center accounting and check if the profit center is set as mandatory for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for the posting without a profit center if that is your intention. Some document types may have specific requirements.
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about the configuration or the requirements for profit centers in your organization, it may be helpful to consult with a functional consultant or someone in your finance department who is familiar with SAP CO settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB50 (General Ledger), KB11N (Manual Reposting of Costs), or others.
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding how profit centers work in SAP and their role in financial reporting can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or enhancements that could affect how profit centers are handled in your version of SAP.
  
  By addressing the missing profit center and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the KM867 error and proceed with your transaction.