How To Fix KE638 - SAP operating concern &2 can only be activated in system &1

KE638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 638

• Message text: SAP operating concern &2 can only be activated in system &1

What causes this issue?

&V2& is a standard operating concern that was delivered with the system.
It can be activated, but cannot be changed, in system &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?

Create your own operating concern.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE638 - SAP operating concern &2 can only be activated in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE638 indicates that there is an issue with activating an operating concern in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the operating concern you are trying to activate can only be activated in a specific system, which is identified by the system ID (&1) in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect System Environment: The operating concern you are trying to activate is configured to be used in a different system (e.g., a development or production system) than the one you are currently working in.
  
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may not be properly configured or may have dependencies that are not met in the current system.
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was transported from another system, it may not have been correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE638 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check System