How To Fix KE/AD003 - No operating concern can be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No operating concern can be found

What causes this issue?

The system tried to update data in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) by
deriving the operating concern for company code &V1& and controlling
area &V2&. However, no operating concern could be determined.

System Response

The data cannot be updated in CO-PA, because it cannot be assigned to a
profitability segment.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, check the assignment of organizational units
(particularly the controlling areas) to operating concerns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD003 - No operating concern can be found ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD003 "No operating concern can be found" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a valid operating concern for the data being processed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Operating Concern: The operating concern may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the operating concern may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary attributes or may not be linked to a valid operating concern.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Master Data Issues: Related master data (like profit centers, cost centers, etc.) may not be correctly set up or linked to the operating concern.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings > Operating Concern.
  Ensure that the operating concern is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is assigned to the relevant company code and controlling area.
  This can be checked in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the relevant master data (like profit centers, cost centers, etc.) is correctly set up and linked to the operating concern.
  Ensure that the master data has the correct operating concern assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure it has the necessary attributes and is linked to a valid operating concern.
  Check if the data is being posted to the correct controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KE51 (Create Operating Concern)
  KE52 (Change Operating Concern)
  KE53 (Display Operating Concern)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Profitability Analysis and operating concerns.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE/AD003 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.