How To Fix PMMO_PEGDIS007 - Profit center &1 assigned to WBS element &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_PEGDIS - Pegging & Distribution relevant Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Profit center &1 assigned to WBS element &2 is locked

What causes this issue?

The profit center &V1& is locked.

System Response

All postings involving this profit center and WBS element &V2& will be
skipped.

How to fix this error?

Unlock the profit center or assign a different profit center to the WBS
element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_PEGDIS007 - Profit center &1 assigned to WBS element &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_PEGDIS007 indicates that a profit center assigned to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is locked. This typically occurs in the context of project management and financial accounting within SAP, where certain operations cannot be performed due to the locked status of the profit center.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Profit Center: The profit center associated with the WBS element is locked for various reasons, such as:
  
  The profit center is in a closed period (e.g., financial closing).
  The profit center is locked for changes due to organizational policies or settings.
  The profit center is being used in a transaction that is currently being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent changes to the profit center.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the profit center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Profit Center:
  
  Check the status of the profit center in the system. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings or assistance from a system administrator.
  If the profit center is locked due to a closed financial period, you may need to wait until the period is reopened or consult with your finance team.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the profit center.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to profit centers and WBS elements to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the operation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling locked profit centers and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or KP06 (Cost Center Planning) to investigate the WBS element and profit center.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to profit centers or WBS elements.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.