How To Fix KE648 - Objects for the environment of operating concern & still exist

KE648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Objects for the environment of operating concern & still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE648 - Objects for the environment of operating concern & still exist ?

  The SAP error message KE648 indicates that there are still objects associated with the operating concern that you are trying to delete or modify. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules, where operating concerns are used to manage and analyze profitability data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or change an operating concern that still has dependent objects. These objects can include:
  
  Profitability Segments: Data related to profitability analysis that is still linked to the operating concern.
  Data Structures: Any data structures or configurations that reference the operating concern.
  Reports: Reports or queries that are still using the operating concern.
  Master Data: Any master data that is associated with the operating concern.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE648 error, you need to identify and remove or reassign the dependent objects associated with the operating concern. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check for Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like KE53