How To Fix KE/AD853 - Client-specific environment for operating concern &1 must be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Client-specific environment for operating concern &1 must be activated

What causes this issue?

In the current client, operating concern &V1& contains transaction data
originating from a different system or client. The client-specific
environment must be activated in order that the control data be
synchronized.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Start transaction KEA0 (Maintain Operating Concern) and select the
"Environment" tab page. Choose the activation pushbutton for the
"client-specific section".
Then repeat your transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD853 - Client-specific environment for operating concern &1 must be activated ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD853 indicates that the client-specific environment for the specified operating concern must be activated. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to perform certain operations related to operating concerns that have not been properly set up or activated in the client.
  Cause:
  
  Operating Concern Not Activated: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been activated for the client you are working in.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings for the operating concern are not client-specific, which means they need to be activated for the specific client.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the operating concern or the Profitability Analysis module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the operating concern for the specific client. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Activate Operating Concern.
  
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  In the configuration menu, find the option to activate the operating concern.
  Select the operating concern that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that it is activated for the client you are working in.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Make sure that the client settings are correctly configured and that the operating concern is set up according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that you can proceed with your operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 to check the operating concerns and their settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring and activating operating concerns in CO-PA.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for further assistance.