How To Fix PFM_EA_PS179 - The company code & is not duly customized for PLC purposes.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: The company code & is not duly customized for PLC purposes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS179 - The company code & is not duly customized for PLC purposes. ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS179 indicates that the specified company code is not properly configured for Profitability Analysis (PA) or Profit Center Accounting (PCA) purposes. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a transaction or report that requires the company code to be set up for Profit Center Accounting, but the necessary configurations have not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code has not been configured for Profit Center Accounting in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the company code may be incomplete or incorrect, preventing the system from recognizing it as valid for PLC (Profitability Analysis).
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the company code is properly configured for Profit Center Accounting. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Configure Profit Center Accounting:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Maintain Profit Center.
  Ensure that the profit centers are assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Closing > Profit Center Accounting.
  Verify that the company code is set up for Profit Center Accounting.
  
  
  
  Assign Profit Centers:
  
  Ensure that profit centers are assigned to the relevant company code and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for maintaining profit center settings) or KE52 (to change profit center master data) to assist in the configuration process.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring Profit Center Accounting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module team for further assistance.