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How To Fix V2195 - The profit center you selected for item &1 is not valid.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

  • Message number: 195

  • Message text: The profit center you selected for item &1 is not valid.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2195 - The profit center you selected for item &1 is not valid. ?

    The SAP error message V2195 indicates that the profit center specified for a particular item in a transaction is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) when the system cannot find the profit center associated with the specified item.

    Cause:

    1. Invalid Profit Center: The profit center entered does not exist in the system or has been deactivated.
    2. Master Data Issues: The profit center may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be linked to the specific company code.
    3. Transaction Data Issues: The profit center may not be correctly assigned in the material master or in the sales order/item data.
    4. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that are not aligned with the profit center settings.

    Solution:

    1. Check Profit Center: Verify that the profit center specified in the transaction exists and is active. You can do this by navigating to the profit center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KE52).
    2. Review Assignments: Ensure that the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area and company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for controlling.
    3. Update Master Data: If the profit center is not valid, you may need to update the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master) to include a valid profit center.
    4. Transaction Review: Review the transaction data to ensure that the profit center is correctly entered. If necessary, correct the entry in the sales order or relevant document.
    5. Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for profit centers in the controlling module are correctly configured.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: KE52 (Change Profit Center), KE53 (Display Profit Center), and other related transaction codes for master data management.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and related configuration settings.
    • User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify profit center data.

    If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting or controlling.

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