How To Fix KZ073 - No profit center entered, although profit center accounting is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No profit center entered, although profit center accounting is active

What causes this issue?

The cost object is not assigned to a Profit Center, although Profit
Center Accounting is active in controlling area &v1& for fiscal year
&v2&.

System Response

If you do not assign a Profit Center, the data will be transferred to
the Dummy Profit Center of the controlling area as defined in
Customizing when the data are transferred into Profit Center
Accounting.

How to fix this error?

Enter a Profit Center if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ073 - No profit center entered, although profit center accounting is active ?

  The SAP error message KZ073 ("No profit center entered, although profit center accounting is active") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a profit center, but the system does not find a profit center specified in the relevant document. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where profit center accounting is enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Center: The most common cause is that the profit center field is left blank in the document you are trying to post.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for profit center accounting may not be set up correctly, or the relevant master data (like cost centers or internal orders) may not have a profit center assigned.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be configured to require a profit center.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require a profit center to be specified, and if it is not, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Profit Center: Ensure that you enter a valid profit center in the relevant field when posting the transaction. This is the most straightforward solution.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) associated with the transaction has a profit center assigned. You can do this by checking the master data records in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for profit center accounting in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the relevant document types are configured to require profit centers.
  Document Type Settings: If applicable, review the settings for the document type you are using to ensure it is set up to handle profit centers correctly.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Profit Center), KS02 (Change Profit Center), or KS03 (Display Profit Center) to manage profit centers.
  Profit Center Accounting Configuration: You can access the configuration settings for profit center accounting through the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Controlling module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to error KZ073, as there may be patches or additional information provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KZ073 error and ensure that profit center accounting functions correctly in your SAP environment.