How To Fix KE642 - Attributes still exist for operating concern &

KE642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Attributes still exist for operating concern &

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete operating concern &V1&. However, this operating
concern still has attributes in this client.

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?

Delete the attributes under "Maintain operating concern", if you are
sure that you no longer want to use Profitability Analysis in this
client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE642 - Attributes still exist for operating concern & ?

  The SAP error message KE642 indicates that there are still attributes associated with an operating concern that you are trying to delete or modify. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to delete or change an operating concern that has existing attributes, such as characteristics or key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the operating concern you are trying to modify or delete has attributes that are still defined in the system. These attributes could include:
  
  Characteristics (e.g., product, customer, region)
  Key figures (e.g., sales, costs)
  Any other related settings or configurations that are linked to the operating concern.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE642 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Attributes:
  
  Use transaction code KEA0 (or KEA1 for display) to check the attributes associated with the operating concern.
  Review the characteristics and key figures that are still linked to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Attributes:
  
  If you find any attributes that are