How To Fix J4354 - It is not useful to enter operating concern and RM area here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 354

• Message text: It is not useful to enter operating concern and RM area here

What causes this issue?

Refer to the documentation about transfer categories to check whether
you need to specify the profitability area or risk management area.

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 J4354 - It is not useful to enter operating concern and RM area here ?

  The SAP error message J4354, which states "It is not useful to enter operating concern and RM area here," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when users attempt to enter or modify data in a way that is not appropriate for the current context or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Context Misalignment: The error usually arises when the system expects certain fields to be filled based on the transaction type or the context in which the user is working. For example, if you are in a transaction that does not require an operating concern or RM (Resource Management) area, entering these fields can trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how operating concerns and RM areas are handled, and if these are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction you are using may not be designed to handle