How To Fix KM905 - Component & was deactivated for client &/to-year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 905

• Message text: Component & was deactivated for client &/to-year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM905 - Component & was deactivated for client &/to-year & ?

  The SAP error message KM905 indicates that a specific component has been deactivated for a particular client and/or year. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other components where certain functionalities may be restricted based on configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Component: The component in question has been intentionally deactivated in the system configuration for the specified client and/or year. This could be due to business decisions, system upgrades, or changes in reporting requirements.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the component from being active.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the component is not activated for the specific client you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for the component in question.
  Ensure that the component is activated for the client and year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Activate Component:
  
  If the component is deactivated, you may need to activate it. This usually involves setting specific parameters in the configuration to enable the component for the desired client and year.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific component to understand the implications of activation and any prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the component. Sometimes, deactivation can be related to user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OKEQ (for CO-PA), or others that may be relevant to the component in question.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the KM905 error message in the SAP Support Portal. These notes may provide additional insights or specific instructions for your version of SAP.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM905 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.