How To Fix KE765 - Operating concern "&1" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 765

• Message text: Operating concern "&1" does not exist

What causes this issue?

The operating concern that you have selected does not exist or is not
active.

System Response

The system cannot process your entry and has therefore terminated the
program with this error.

How to fix this error?

Create the operating concern if it does not exist or activate the
operating concern you have selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE765 - Operating concern "&1" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE765 indicates that the operating concern specified in the message does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific operating concern.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operating concern may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified operating concern.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the operating concern name or code being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Maintain Operating Concerns) and verify if the operating concern exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Create Operating Concern:
  
  If the operating concern is indeed missing, you can create it using the same transaction code OKKP. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is properly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the operating concern name or code being used in your transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Maintain Operating Concerns
  KE5Z: Display Profitability Analysis
  KE30: Report for Profitability Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE765 error and ensure that the operating concern is correctly set up in your SAP system.