How To Fix KE395 - Assign the controlling area to an operating concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 395

• Message text: Assign the controlling area to an operating concern

What causes this issue?

No controlling area has been assigned to operating concern &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a controlling area to the operating concern.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE395 - Assign the controlling area to an operating concern ?

  The SAP error message KE395, which states "Assign the controlling area to an operating concern," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is a configuration issue related to the assignment of controlling areas to operating concerns.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system cannot find a valid assignment between the controlling area and the operating concern. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The controlling area has not been assigned to any operating concern.
  The operating concern is not properly configured or does not exist.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE395 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Assign Controlling Area to Operating Concern
  
  Ensure that the controlling area you are using is assigned to the appropriate operating concern.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment:
  
  If the controlling area is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by selecting the controlling area and the corresponding operating concern.
  If the assignment exists but is incorrect, you may need to modify it to ensure it matches your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Controlling Areas:
  
  If you are working with multiple controlling areas, ensure that the correct one is being used in your transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is properly configured and activated. You can check this in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KE52 (for operating concern settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Profitability Analysis and the relationship between controlling areas and operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the operating concern, you should be able to resolve the KE395 error and continue with your Profitability Analysis tasks.