How To Fix KE/AD801 - Different operating concerns &1 and &2 for profitability segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Different operating concerns &1 and &2 for profitability segment

What causes this issue?

In operating concern "&v1&", you attempted to change or redetermine a
profitability segment belonging to operating concern "
&v2&. This is not permitted because the profitability segment from
operating concern "&v2&" cannot be transferred to operating concern "
&v1&". The reason for this is that other characteristics - or
profitability segment numbers - are used there for the present
combination of characteristics.
Such a situation can arise due to organizational data being changed in
a document that already has an account assignment to a profitability
segment. The current error message appears if the change in the
organizational data causes a new operating concern to be determined.
For example, if the plant is changed in the sales order, the new plant
is then assigned to a new company code and a new controlling area.

System Response

The profitability segment cannot be changed because this would create
inconsistent data in Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

Before changing the organizational data, delete the assignment to the
profitability segment.Then you can change the data. When you save the
data, the system automatically determines a new profitability segment
in the sales order. If you have manually made assignments to
profitability segments, you need to maintain the assignments to the
profitability segments again manually before you save.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD801 - Different operating concerns &1 and &2 for profitability segment ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD801 indicates that there is a mismatch between the operating concerns associated with different profitability segments in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to post or analyze data that involves profitability segments that belong to different operating concerns.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Operating Concerns: The profitability segments involved in the transaction or report belong to different operating concerns. Each operating concern is a separate entity in CO-PA, and they cannot be mixed in transactions or reports.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the operating concerns are not set up correctly or are not aligned with the profitability segments being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of profitability segments during transaction processing can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE/AD801 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profitability Segments: Verify the profitability segments involved in the transaction. Ensure that they belong to the same operating concern. You can do this by checking the configuration in the CO-PA settings.
  
  
  Review Operating Concerns: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the CO-PA settings. Check the operating concerns and ensure that the profitability segments are correctly assigned to the appropriate operating concern.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, ensure that you are selecting the correct profitability segment that matches the operating concern of the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling operating concerns and profitability segments.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and KE4S (Settlement of CO-PA).
  Configuration Path: The configuration path for operating concerns in SAP is typically found under:
  
  Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings > Operating Concern.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional context and troubleshooting steps for specific scenarios related to CO-PA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KE/AD801 error in your SAP system.