How To Fix KE891 - Operating concern &2 does not contain value field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Operating concern &2 does not contain value field &1

What causes this issue?

Value field &V1& is not found in operating concern &V2&. This value
field is nevertheless assigned to condition type &V3&.

System Response

The billing document cannot be posted to Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment to condition type &V3& for operating concern &V2&
. You do this in Customizing for Profitability Analysis under <LS>Flows
of Actual Values -> Transfer of Billing Documents -> Assign Value
Fields</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE891 - Operating concern &2 does not contain value field &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE891 indicates that there is an issue with the operating concern and value field configuration in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The error message reads: "Operating concern &2 does not contain value field &1." This means that the system is trying to access a value field that is not defined in the specified operating concern.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Field: The value field you are trying to use is not defined in the operating concern you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operating concern may not be properly configured to include the necessary value fields.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are transferring data from another system or module, the value field may not have been included in the transfer.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may be referencing a value field that is not part of the operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in transaction code OKKP or KE4S.
  Verify that the value field in question is included in the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Value Field:
  
  If the value field is indeed missing, you may need to add it to the operating concern. This can be done in the configuration settings for the operating concern.
  Ensure that the value field is correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Logic:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer, review the logic to ensure that all necessary value fields are included in the transfer process.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct value fields that exist in the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Configuration of Operating Concern
  KE4S: Profitability Analysis: Transfer of Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE891 error and implement a solution to resolve it.