How To Fix KE004 - Operating concerns were not upgraded automatically

KE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Operating concerns were not upgraded automatically

What causes this issue?

Your system has been upgraded to a newer release, or a hot package has
been imported. The existing operating concerns in Profitability
Analysis (CO-PA) need to be upgraded for the new functions in CO-PA.
Errors occurred while the system was automatically carrying out the
upgrade.

System Response

Profitability Analysis cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Activate the data structures for your operating concerns using the
Customizing transaction KEA0, and then generate the environment for
these operating concerns.
<DS:TRAN.KEA0>Activate data structures, generate environment</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE004 - Operating concerns were not upgraded automatically ?

  The SAP error message KE004, which states "Operating concerns were not upgraded automatically," typically occurs during the upgrade process of the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the operating concerns in the system were not successfully upgraded to the new version or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Operating Concerns: The operating concerns in the system may not be compatible with the new version of SAP or may not meet the required criteria for automatic upgrade.
  Customizations: If there are customizations or modifications made to the operating concerns, it may prevent the automatic upgrade process from completing successfully.
  Missing Configuration: Certain configurations or settings may be missing or incorrectly set, leading to the failure of the upgrade process.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the upgrade tools.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Upgrade: You may need to manually upgrade the operating concerns. This can be done