How To Fix KE637 - Data structures for operating concern & are not active

KE637 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Data structures for operating concern & are not active

What causes this issue?

The data structures of the operating concern you wish to copy (&V1&)
are not all active.

System Response

You cannot copy operating concern &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Activate the data structures for this operating concern first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE637 - Data structures for operating concern & are not active ?

  The SAP error message KE637 indicates that the data structures for the operating concern are not active. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires the data structures to be active.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Inactive Data Structures: The data structures for the operating concern have not been activated. This can happen if the configuration for the operating concern has not been completed.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the operating concern configuration, the data structures may need to be reactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the data structures may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE637 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Data Structures:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based (depending on your setup).
  Select Operating