How To Fix KE681 - Error generating the environment -> operating concern is partly active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Error generating the environment -> operating concern is partly active

What causes this issue?

The system encountered errors while generating the environment for
operating concern &V1&. Certain functions cannot run.

System Response

The operating concern was partially activated.

How to fix this error?

Display the log from the menu "Extras". It will contain information
about the errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE681 - Error generating the environment -> operating concern is partly active ?

  The SAP error message KE681, which states "Error generating the environment -> operating concern is partly active," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there are issues with the configuration of the operating concern in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Partially Active Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to work with is not fully activated. This can happen if some components or settings related to the operating concern have not been completed or activated.
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings of the operating concern, such as missing characteristics or value fields.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be issues with the transport that left the operating concern in an incomplete state.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the operating concern, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE681 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Activate Operating Concern).
  Verify if the operating concern is fully active. If it is only partially active, you may need to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KE52 (Change Operating Concern) to check the configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and value fields are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the operating concern was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the operating concern. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Re-Generate Environment:
  
  After ensuring that the operating concern is fully active and correctly configured, you can try to regenerate the environment using transaction code KE4S (Generate Environment).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Activate Operating Concern
  KE52: Change Operating Concern
  KE4S: Generate Environment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Profitability Analysis and operating concerns.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KE681 error in SAP.