How To Fix FCO_COPA379 - Invalid code value. Operating concern &1 is inactive.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Invalid code value. Operating concern &1 is inactive.

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& is set to inactive because at least one custom
field of type <LS>Code List </>in the <LB>Accounting: Market Segment
</>business context, assigned to operating concern &V1&, 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 operating concern
&V1& 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 &V3& custom fields with invalid code values for operating
concern &V1&.
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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA379 - Invalid code value. Operating concern &1 is inactive. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA379 indicates that there is an issue with the operating concern in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically related to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The error message states that the operating concern is inactive, which means that the system cannot process the request because the operating concern is not set up correctly or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to use is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated or if it was never activated in the first place.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CO-PA settings that prevent the operating concern from being recognized as active.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data related to the operating concern, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based (depending on your setup).
  Check the status of the operating concern. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  Use transaction code OKKP to manage operating concerns. Ensure that the operating concern is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the operating concern. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Use transaction code OKC4 to check the settings for the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data related to the operating concern is present and correct.
  You can use transaction codes like KAH1 to check the operating concern settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to activate and configure operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Activate/Deactivate Operating Concern
  OKC4: Maintain Operating Concern Settings
  KAH1: Create Operating Concern
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the operating concern settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCO_COPA379 and ensure that your operating concern is active and properly configured.