How To Fix FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK022 - C18: Operating concern not maintained for controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: C18: Operating concern not maintained for controlling area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK022 - C18: Operating concern not maintained for controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK022 C18 indicates that there is an issue with the operating concern not being maintained for the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The operating concern has not been defined for the controlling area in question.
  There may be a mismatch between the controlling area and the operating concern settings.
  The operating concern might not be activated or properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Operating Concern -> Define Operating Concern
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is defined and properly configured for the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern to Controlling Area:
  
  Navigate to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Operating Concern -> Assign Operating Concern to Controlling Area
  
  Verify that the operating concern is assigned to the relevant controlling area. If it is not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Check for Activation:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is activated. If it is not activated, you may need to activate it through the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is correctly set up and linked to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KE52 (to display operating concern) to check configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and operating concern settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK022 C18 and ensure that the operating concern is properly maintained for the controlling area.