How To Fix KM2100 - Segment profit center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM2 - Message Class for PCA RFC Function Modules

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Segment profit center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

Segment profit center &V1& is not found in
controlling area &V2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM2100 - Segment profit center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM2100 indicates that a segment profit center specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Profit Center: The profit center you are trying to use does not exist in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profit center may not be assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the profit center code or controlling area code.
  Inactive Profit Center: The profit center might be inactive or not available for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Profit Center: Check if the profit center exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KE53 for displaying profit centers) and confirming that the profit center is listed under the specified controlling area.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned to the controlling area. You can check this in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the configuration menu: SPRO -> Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center -> Define Profit Center.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the entries made in the transaction for any typographical errors in the profit center or controlling area codes.
  
  
  Activate Profit Center: If the profit center is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the existence of the profit center, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  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).
  Profit Center Accounting: Understand the basics of profit center accounting in SAP, including how profit centers are used for internal reporting and performance evaluation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM2100 error and ensure that the profit center is correctly configured within the specified controlling area.