How To Fix J5078 - The field "Analysis Active Indicator" has to be set to inactive

J5078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The field "Analysis Active Indicator" has to be set to inactive

What causes this issue?

In the analysis part of financial objects relating to facilities, the
indicator "Analysis Active" must always be set to "inactive".

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?

Set the "Analysis Active" indicator to "inactive".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5078 - The field "Analysis Active Indicator" has to be set to inactive ?

  The SAP error message J5078, which states "The field 'Analysis Active Indicator' has to be set to inactive," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system expects the "Analysis Active Indicator" field to be set to inactive for a specific operation or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the CO-PA module. The "Analysis Active Indicator" may be set to active when it should not be, based on the current context or transaction.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently set the "Analysis Active Indicator" to active when it should be inactive, especially during data entry or when creating new records.
  Business Process Requirements: Certain business processes or reporting requirements may dictate that the analysis should not be active for specific transactions or periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for CO-PA in the SAP system. Ensure that the