How To Fix KE651 - No characteristics/value fields defined for operating concern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: No characteristics/value fields defined for operating concern &

What causes this issue?

Table TKEBB does not contain any entries for the operating concern.
Characteristics and value fields have not yet been defined.

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?

The field catalog does not need to be reorganized for operating concern
&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE651 - No characteristics/value fields defined for operating concern & ?

  The SAP error message KE651 ("No characteristics/value fields defined for operating concern &") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires characteristics or value fields to be defined for a specific operating concern.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern you are trying to use does not have any characteristics or value fields defined. This can happen if the configuration for the operating concern was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: You may be trying to access an operating concern that is not set up for the specific reporting or analysis you are attempting to perform.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have included the necessary characteristics or value fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for Profitability Analysis.
  Use transaction code SPRO and follow the path: Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based > Define Characteristics and Value Fields.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics and value fields are defined for the operating concern in question.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristics and Value Fields:
  
  If they are not defined, you will need to create them. Make sure to include all relevant characteristics (like product, customer, etc.) and value fields (like sales revenue, cost of goods sold, etc.) that are required for your analysis.
  
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct operating concern in your report or transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the report selection screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on setting up characteristics and value fields for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KE52 - Change Operating Concern
  KE53 - Display Operating Concern
  KE30 - Report for Profitability Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the KE651 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings for the operating concern.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE651 error and successfully configure your operating concern for Profitability Analysis in SAP.