How To Fix JB152 - Only active operating concerns are reconciled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Only active operating concerns are reconciled

What causes this issue?

The CE1 table of operating concern &V1& has status '&V2&' and is
ignored by this report.
(If the status ' ' is empty, this means that no data structures exist
in the dictionary).

System Response

The system processes the next operating concern.

How to fix this error?

You need to correct the field catalog. Then the system can process this
operating concern.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB152 - Only active operating concerns are reconciled ?

  The SAP error message JB152 "Only active operating concerns are reconciled" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to perform a reconciliation or execute a report that involves an operating concern that is not currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to reconcile is not active. In SAP, only active operating concerns can be used for reporting and reconciliation purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Profitability Analysis settings that prevent the operating concern from being recognized as active.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for Profitability Analysis (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Under the path: Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings > Operating Concern, check the status of the operating concern.
  If it is inactive, you will need to activate it. This usually involves setting it up correctly and ensuring that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is properly configured and that all necessary settings (like characteristics and value fields) are defined.
  Review the settings in the controlling area to ensure that they align with the requirements for the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data issues related to the operating concern.
  You can use transaction codes like KKE5 (for CO-PA) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to activate and configure operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEB1 (for CO-PA reconciliation) and KKE5 (for CO-PA reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to operating concerns and CO-PA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JB152 error and successfully reconcile your operating concerns in SAP.