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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings and ensure that the settings for the combined form of profitability analysis are correctly configured.
  Verify that the characteristics and value fields are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered meets the requirements for the combined profitability analysis.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is created and active. This includes checking the characteristics and value fields that are relevant to the analysis.
  Use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) to review and update master data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the combined form of profitability analysis and any prerequisites that must be met.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis), KE24 (Display Profitability Segment), and KE52 (Change Profitability Segment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KE087 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on CO-PA to better understand the configurations and requirements for profitability analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE087 error and implement a solution to resolve it.