How To Fix JB004 - Operating concern &1 does not exist or is not active. Action terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Operating concern &1 does not exist or is not active. Action terminated

What causes this issue?

The operating concern you have selected does not exist or is not
active.

System Response

The system cannot process your entry and terminates the program with
this error.

How to fix this error?

Either create the operating concern or activate the operating concern
you selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB004 - Operating concern &1 does not exist or is not active. Action terminated ?

  The SAP error message "JB004 Operating concern &1 does not exist or is not active. Action terminated" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find or access the specified operating concern. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Operating Concern: The operating concern exists but is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the operating concern in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Go to transaction code OKKP (or KOKA for operating concern settings) to check if the operating concern exists.
  Ensure that the operating concern is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for the operating concern in the CO-PA module.
  Check if the operating concern is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Configuration of operating concern.
  KOKA: Display operating concern.
  KOB1: Display CO-PA line items (to check if data exists for the operating concern).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to operating concerns and CO-PA.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and managing operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message JB004.