How To Fix KE418 - Sales organization & is not assigned to operating concern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Sales organization & is not assigned to operating concern &

What causes this issue?

Sales organization &V1& is not assigned to operating concern &V2&, but
to operating concern &V3&.

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?

As you are working in operating concern &V2&, you can only enter a
sales organization which is assigned to this operating concern (via the
company code and controlling area). Check your entry and enter a valid
sales organization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE418 - Sales organization & is not assigned to operating concern & ?

  The SAP error message KE418 indicates that a sales organization is not assigned to an operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a valid assignment between the sales organization and the operating concern.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sales organization you are trying to use in your transaction is not linked to the operating concern in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The sales organization has not been configured correctly in the system.
  The assignment was deleted or not set up during the initial configuration.
  There are changes in the organizational structure that have not been reflected in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE418 error, you need to ensure that the sales organization is properly assigned to the operating concern. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Assign Sales Organization to Operating Concern.
  
  
  
  Assign Sales Organization:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of sales organizations and operating concerns.
  Check if the sales organization in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create a new assignment.
  Select the appropriate operating concern and assign the sales organization to it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After the assignment is made, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the KE418 error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and KE30 for reporting in CO-PA.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring Profitability Analysis and managing organizational assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the production environment.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration issues or consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for further assistance.