How To Fix KE065 - Activate operating concern & and generate the environment beforehand

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Activate operating concern & and generate the environment beforehand

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained operating concern &V1& completely.

System Response

You cannot use operating concern &V1&.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use Profitability Analysis, activate the data structures
and generate the environment for operating concern &V1&. From the
screen "Maintain Operating Concern", select "Data structures" and then
choose "Create" or "Change". Then maintain the characteristics and
value fields for the operating concern. Next, select the menu option
"Structure -> Activate" to activate the data structures.
<DS:TRAN.KEA0>Proceed</>
If you do not want to implement Profitability Analysis, deactivate it.
<DS:TRAN.KEKE>Proceed</>
If you do not have the proper authorization, contact your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE065 - Activate operating concern & and generate the environment beforehand ?

  The SAP error message KE065, which states "Activate operating concern & and generate the environment beforehand," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to execute a transaction or report without having the necessary operating concern activated or properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Operating Concern Not Activated: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Environment Not Generated: The environment for the operating concern has not been generated, which is necessary for the system to process data correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the operating concern or the associated settings in the Controlling module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE065 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Environment -> Operating Concern.
  Use the transaction code OKB9 to activate the operating concern.
  Ensure that the operating concern you are trying to use is listed and activated.
  
  
  
  Generate the Environment:
  
  After activating the operating concern, you need to generate the environment.
  Use the transaction code KE5A to generate the environment for the operating concern.
  Follow the prompts to complete the generation process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the operating concern are completed.
  Check the settings for characteristics, value fields, and other related configurations in the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation and generation, test the functionality to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Activate Operating Concern
  KE5A: Generate Environment
  KE52: Change Operating Concern
  KE53: Display Operating Concern
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring and managing operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the KE065 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE065 error and ensure that your operating concern is properly activated and configured for use in SAP.