How To Fix KE087 - Form of profitability analysis is set to "combined"

KE087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Form of profitability analysis is set to "combined"

What causes this issue?

The specified operating concern &V1& only supports the combined
profitability analysis (see Customizing for Profitability Analysis
under <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKEA0>Maintain Operating Concern</>.

System Response

The system automatically sets the type of profitability analysis to
"combined".

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE087 - Form of profitability analysis is set to "combined" ?

  The SAP error message KE087 indicates that the form of profitability analysis is set to "combined," which typically means that the system is expecting a specific configuration or data entry that is not being met. This error often arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to post or analyze data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The profitability analysis settings in the system may not be correctly configured. The "combined" form of profitability analysis requires specific settings for characteristics and value fields.
  Data Entry Error: The data being entered may not align with the expected format or structure required for the combined profitability analysis.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incomplete master data (like characteristics or value fields) that are necessary for the combined analysis.
  Incompatibility: The transaction or report being executed may not be compatible with the combined form of profitability analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (Transaction code: