How To Fix KE299 - No operating concern could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: No operating concern could be found

What causes this issue?

An operating concern must be specified before you can determine or
display a profitability segment. However, no operating concern could
be determined based on the data "Company code" and "Controlling area"
transferred from the calling application.

System Response

The profitability segment cannot be displayed or determined.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE299 - No operating concern could be found ?

  The SAP error message KE299 ("No operating concern could be found") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a valid operating concern for the specified criteria. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Operating Concern: The operating concern may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the operating concern may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary attributes or may not match any existing operating concern.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings > Operating Concern.
  Ensure that the operating concern is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern to Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  This can be checked in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Check the data being entered to ensure it includes the correct operating concern and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be checked with the security team or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes for the operations you are trying to perform. Refer to the documentation or consult with a functional consultant if unsure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE51 (Create Operating Concern), KE52 (Change Operating Concern), and KE53 (Display Operating Concern).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Profitability Analysis and operating concerns for a deeper understanding of the configuration and setup.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KE299 error in SAP.