/ISDFPS/ACCMSG058 - Cost center & was assigned the dummy profit center &

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ACCMSG -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Cost center & was assigned the dummy profit center &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG058 - Cost center & was assigned the dummy profit center & ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG058 indicates that a cost center has been assigned a dummy profit center. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profit Center Accounting (PCA) module, where a cost center is expected to be linked to a valid profit center for proper financial reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Dummy Profit Center Assignment: The cost center is linked to a profit center that is marked as a dummy or placeholder. This can happen if the profit center is not properly configured or if it is intended for temporary use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the cost center or profit center settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that dummy profit centers were used during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the cost center master data in SAP and check the assigned profit center.
  Ensure that the profit center assigned is valid and not a dummy profit center.
  
  
  
  Update Profit Center:
  
  If a dummy profit center is assigned, update the cost center to link it to a valid profit center.
  This can be done through transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for both cost centers and profit centers in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling profit center assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, consider cleaning up the data to remove any dummy entries and replace them with valid profit centers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS03 (Display Cost Center), KE52 (Change Profit Center), and OKB9 (Assign Cost Centers to Profit Centers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center and profit center assignments.
  
  By addressing the assignment of the dummy profit center and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message and maintain accurate financial reporting in your SAP system.