How To Fix FCO_COPA368 - Invalid code value. Profitability Analysis is inactive.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Invalid code value. Profitability Analysis is inactive.

What causes this issue?

Profitability Analysis is set to inactive because at least one custom
field of type <LS>Code List </>in the <LB>Accounting: Market Segment
</>business context has a code value in lowercase.

System Response

In the <LB>Accounting: Market Segment </>business context, the system
can only process code values that are uppercase. To avoid data
inconsistencies, the current process is canceled and Profitability
Analysis is set to inactive.
<ZH>Note:</> Due to technical restrictions, it isn?t possible to perform
this check while the value table is maintained in the <LS>Custom Fields
and Logic </>app.

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?

Contact your system administrator or key user.

Procedure for System Administrators

At least the custom field &V2& contains invalid code values. In total
there are &V1& custom fields with invalid code values.
Open the <LS>Custom Fields and Logic</> app.
Check all custom fields with type <LS>Code List </>in the
<LB>Accounting: Market Segment</> business context (in table <LS>List
Values</>)
Disable all code values which contain lowercases.
<ZH>Note: </>It isn?t possible to change existing code values. Insert
new code values in uppercase, if necessary. Save and publish the updated
custom fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA368 - Invalid code value. Profitability Analysis is inactive. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA368 indicates that there is an issue with the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the code value you are trying to use is invalid because the Profitability Analysis is currently inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profitability Analysis: The most common cause of this error is that the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is not activated for the relevant controlling area or the specific characteristics you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to CO-PA, such as missing or incorrect settings for the operating concern or characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: The code value you are trying to enter may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Profitability Analysis:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Activate Profitability Analysis.
  Ensure that the Profitability Analysis is activated for the relevant controlling area and operating concern.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of your operating concern and ensure that all necessary characteristics and value fields are correctly defined.
  Check if the code value you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the code value you are entering to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  If you are using a custom code or characteristic, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to CO-PA for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as KE4S (for CO-PA planning) or KE30 (for CO-PA reports) to check the status of your Profitability Analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COPA368 error and successfully activate and configure your Profitability Analysis in SAP.