How To Fix FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG009 - Operation concern &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG - Central Finance Profitability Analysis Message Class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Operation concern &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG009 - Operation concern &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG009 indicates that the operation concern specified in the message is not active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and specifically in the context of the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting and the integration with CO-PA (Profitability Analysis).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Operation Concern: The operation concern you are trying to use is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or because the operation concern has not been defined properly.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the controlling area or the specific operation concern may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from an older system or version, the operation concern may not have been migrated or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Operation Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Activate Operation Concerns.
  Check if the operation concern you are trying to use is listed and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operation concern is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the controlling area is set up correctly and that the operation concern is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the master data related to the operation concern is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the operation concern are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, KOB1 for CO document display, or KE24 for CO-PA report display to analyze the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings related to the operation concern.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG009 and ensure that the operation concern is active and properly configured in your SAP system.