How To Fix JBP_DIST014 - No source segments are selected in operating concern &1 for distr.&1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBP_DIST - Messages for 'Distribution' Application

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No source segments are selected in operating concern &1 for distr.&1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBP_DIST014 - No source segments are selected in operating concern &1 for distr.&1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message JBP_DIST014 indicates that there are no source segments selected in the specified operating concern for the distribution process. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to execute a distribution or allocation process.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Source Segments: The operating concern specified does not have any source segments defined. This could be due to configuration issues or missing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the operating concern may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of source segments.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available in the source segments for the specified distribution, which can happen if the data has not been populated or if it has been archived.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the distribution may not match any existing source segments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the source segments are defined correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Verify Source Segments:
  
  Use transaction code KE5Z (Display Segment) to check if the source segments exist for the specified operating concern.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create or activate them.
  
  
  
  Review Data Availability:
  
  Check if there is any data in the source segments for the specified distribution. You can use transaction codes like KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) to see if data is available.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the distribution process. Ensure that they are correctly set to include the relevant source segments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring operating concerns and source segments.
  
  
  
  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: KE5Z (Display Segment), KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis), KE4S (Distribution of Profitability Segments).
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This is a module in SAP that allows for the analysis of profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, and market segment.
  Operating Concern: This is a key organizational unit in CO-PA that defines the structure of the profitability analysis and the characteristics used for reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.