How To Fix KE754 - Operating concern & is not defined for costing-based Prof. Analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Operating concern & is not defined for costing-based Prof. Analysis

What causes this issue?

You want to build summarization levels for costing-based Profitability
Analysis in operating concern &V1&. However, the settings for this
operating concern do not allow costing-based Profitability Analysis.

System Response

The summarization levels cannot be built.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for the operating concern and the type of
Profitability Analysis.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE754 - Operating concern & is not defined for costing-based Prof. Analysis ?

  The SAP error message KE754 indicates that the operating concern is not defined for costing-based Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific operating concern, but that concern has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for costing-based Profitability Analysis.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the operating concern may not be correctly set up in the controlling area or may not be linked to the relevant company code.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the source systems to the CO-PA module, leading to the operating concern not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Costing-based Profitability Analysis -> Define Operating Concern
  
  Ensure that the operating concern you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the operating concern is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics and value fields are defined for the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern to Company Code:
  
  Make sure that the operating concern is assigned to the relevant company code in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Transfer:
  
  If you are using data from other modules (like Sales and Distribution), ensure that the data transfer settings are correct and that data is being transferred properly to CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE51 (Create Operating Concern) or KE52 (Change Operating Concern) to manage operating concerns.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring costing-based Profitability Analysis and operating concerns.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE754 error and ensure that your operating concern is properly defined for costing-based Profitability Analysis in SAP.