How To Fix KM951 - Transaction or program may not be executed (Profit Center Balance Sheets)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 951

• Message text: Transaction or program may not be executed (Profit Center Balance Sheets)

What causes this issue?

The transaction or the program may not be executed because the balance
sheet method is active on profit centers or segment profit centers for
controlling area &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM951 - Transaction or program may not be executed (Profit Center Balance Sheets) ?

  The SAP error message KM951, which states "Transaction or program may not be executed (Profit Center Balance Sheets)," typically occurs when there are issues related to authorization or configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
  Causes:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction related to Profit Center Balance Sheets. This can happen if the user role does not include the required permissions for accessing profit center data.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The Profit Center Accounting module may not be properly configured. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area, profit center master data, or the financial statement version.
  
  
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on the company code or controlling area settings. If the user is trying to access a profit center that is not active or is restricted, this error may occur.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that prevent the execution of certain transactions for specific users or roles.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s role and authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access Profit Center Accounting transactions.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Profit Center Accounting is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the controlling area and ensure that the profit centers are active and properly defined.
  Review the financial statement version and ensure that it includes the necessary profit center data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If authorization issues are suspected, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code being used is valid and that the user has access to it. Sometimes, specific transaction codes may be restricted for certain users.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Profit Center Accounting, such as KE5Z (Display Profit Center Report) or KSB1 (Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KM951 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Profit Center Accounting for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.