How To Fix KE679 - You cannot copy a customer-defined operating concern to an SAP op.concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 679

• Message text: You cannot copy a customer-defined operating concern to an SAP op.concern

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& is defined as a customer object. You cannot copy
it to the SAP operating concern &V2&.

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?

Enter a source operating concern that is defined as an SAP object, or
define operating concern &V2& manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE679 - You cannot copy a customer-defined operating concern to an SAP op.concern ?

  The SAP error message KE679 indicates that there is an issue when trying to copy a customer-defined operating concern to an SAP standard operating concern. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with operating concerns in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  Cause of the Error
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incompatibility: The structure of the customer-defined operating concern may not be compatible with the SAP standard operating concern. This can happen if there are differences in characteristics, value fields, or other configurations.
  
  
  Customizations: If the customer-defined operating concern has custom characteristics or value fields that do not exist in the SAP standard operating concern, the system will not allow the copy operation.
  
  
  Data Integrity: There may be existing data or settings in the customer-defined operating concern that violate the rules for copying to a standard operating concern.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the KE679 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compatibility: Review the structure of both the customer-defined and SAP standard operating concerns. Ensure that the characteristics and value fields are compatible.
  
  
  Adjust Customizations: If there are custom characteristics or value fields in the customer-defined operating concern, consider removing or adjusting them to match the SAP standard operating concern.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or issues with the data in the customer-defined operating concern that could prevent the copy operation.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user attempting the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform the copy.
  
  
  Use Transaction KE4S: If you are trying to copy an operating concern, you can use transaction KE4S to perform the copy operation. Make sure to follow the correct steps and guidelines provided in the SAP documentation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific guidelines on copying operating concerns and any prerequisites that need to be met.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Operating Concerns: In SAP CO-PA, an operating concern is a key organizational unit that defines the structure of profitability analysis. It includes characteristics and value fields that are used for reporting.
  
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This module allows organizations to analyze their profitability based on various dimensions such as products, customers, and market segments.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration and setup.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE679 error and implement a suitable solution.