How To Fix J4072 - &: Name of operating concern

J4072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 072

• Message text: &: Name of operating concern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4072 - &: Name of operating concern ?

  The SAP error message J4072 typically indicates an issue related to the operating concern in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The error message usually states something like "Name of operating concern is missing" or "Operating concern is not defined."
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the operating concern may not be correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the operating concern is referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J4072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for Profitability Analysis.
  Check if the operating concern is defined correctly in the system. You can do this by using transaction code OKB9 to view the