How To Fix FCO_COPA323 - Field catalog of operating concern &1 was removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Field catalog of operating concern &1 was removed

What causes this issue?

Domain WERTV8 was replaced for value field data elements so field
catalog of operating concern &V1& must be deleted. Field catalog of
operating concern &V1& will be created automatically again if operating
concern &V1& is used next time.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA323 - Field catalog of operating concern &1 was removed ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA323 indicates that the field catalog for the specified operating concern has been removed. This typically occurs in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) when there are issues related to the configuration of the operating concern or the field catalog itself.
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Removal: The field catalog for the operating concern has been deleted or is not properly configured.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes made to the operating concern or the field catalog that are not compatible with the current settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the removal of the field catalog.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not support the current configuration of the operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in the SAP system. Ensure that the field catalog is correctly defined and that all necessary fields are included.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Operating Concern -> Define Field Catalog.
  
  
  
  Recreate Field Catalog: If the field catalog has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the necessary fields and ensuring they are correctly assigned to the operating concern.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors. You may need to re-import the transport request or manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  Check for Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for specific issues.
  
  
  System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date and that you are using a version that supports the configurations you are trying to implement.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring operating concerns and field catalogs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or potential bugs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COPA323 error and restore the functionality of the operating concern in your SAP system.