How To Fix KE851 - The attributes of the operating concerns involved are not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: The attributes of the operating concerns involved are not the same

What causes this issue?

The source and target operating concerns must have the same period
block, currency and fiscal year variant. This is not the case with
operating concerns &V1& and &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE851 - The attributes of the operating concerns involved are not the same ?

  The SAP error message KE851, which states "The attributes of the operating concerns involved are not the same," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that involves multiple operating concerns that have different characteristics or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Different Characteristics: The operating concerns involved may have different characteristics defined. For example, one operating concern may have a characteristic that another does not, or they may have different data types or lengths for the same characteristic.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the operating concerns (like valuation methods, currency settings, or other configuration parameters) may not match.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are trying to transfer data between different operating concerns, the data structures may not align due to the differences in their configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE851 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concerns: Review the configurations of the operating concerns involved in the transaction. Ensure that they have the same characteristics and settings. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Align Characteristics: If you find discrepancies in the characteristics, you may need to modify one of the operating concerns to ensure they match. This may involve adding or removing characteristics or changing their definitions.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being processed is consistent across the operating concerns. If you are transferring data, make sure that the data structures are compatible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and operating concerns for specific guidance on how to align the configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Operating Concern) or KE54 (Display Operating Concern) to review and modify the operating concerns.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KE851 error in your SAP system.