How To Fix V1109 - Profit center &1 is not defined on &2 for plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Profit center &1 is not defined on &2 for plant &3

What causes this issue?

The system checked the profit center entered and determined that it
either does not exist, that is not valid on the sales order date or
that it is not allowed in combination with the plant in the item.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and enter a different 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 V1109 - Profit center &1 is not defined on &2 for plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message V1109 indicates that a profit center is not defined for a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises during the execution of transactions related to sales and distribution, where profit center accounting is involved.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Profit Center Assignment: The profit center specified in the transaction is not assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profit center may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be linked to the relevant controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the profit center or plant not being correctly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center Master Data) or KE51 (Create Profit Center Master Data).
  Verify that the profit center is correctly assigned to the relevant controlling area and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OX19 (Maintain Plant) to check if the plant is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the profit center and plant to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (Define Company Code) and OBY1 (Assign Company Code to Controlling Area) to check the overall configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in controlling and profit center accounting. They can provide insights into the specific configuration and data setup in your system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE51, KE52, OX19, and OBY6.
  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 Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center configuration and related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1109 error in your SAP system.