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

KE/AD003 - Overview

• 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.

KE/AD003 - Details

• 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