How To Fix KE526 - Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& is not available in client &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:TRAN.KEA0>attributes</> for the operating concern.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE526 - Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE526 indicates that the operating concern specified in the message does not exist in the client you are currently working in. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific operating concern that has not been defined or is not available in the current client.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to access has not been created in the SAP system for the specified client.
  Incorrect Client: You may be logged into the wrong client where the operating concern is not defined.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or KOB1 for CO-PA) and check if the operating concern exists in the current client.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure you are in the correct client.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the operating concern is defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the operating concern should exist but does not, review the configuration settings in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP CO consultant to ensure that the operating concern is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up operating concerns and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Configuration of Operating Concerns
  KOB1: Display CO-PA Document
  KEDR: Display CO-PA Report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 the cause of the KE526 error and implement the appropriate solution.