How To Fix KE_CHACO017 - Field &1 is missing from operating concern &2 and cannot be selected

KE_CHACO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Field &1 is missing from operating concern &2 and cannot be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO017 - Field &1 is missing from operating concern &2 and cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO017 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is missing from the operating concern (denoted as &2) in the context of CO-PA (Controlling - Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a field that has not been defined or is not available in the specified operating concern.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field you are trying to use in your report or analysis is not defined in the operating concern. This could be due to a configuration oversight or changes in the data model.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: You may be referencing the wrong operating concern that does not contain the required field.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the operating concern configuration, it may have resulted in the field being removed or not being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
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