How To Fix KE_CHACO138 - Operating concern &1 is only defined for costing-based prof. analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Operating concern &1 is only defined for costing-based prof. analysis

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& is only defined for costing-based Profitability
Analysis.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The conversion of controlling objects can only be applied to operating
concerns in which costing-based Profitability Analysis is not
exclusively active. Since there is a possibility in this case that only
costing-based profitability analysis may be activated for operating
concern &V1& after the assignment has been changed, processing is
terminated.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO138 - Operating concern &1 is only defined for costing-based prof. analysis ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO138 indicates that the operating concern you are trying to use is only defined for costing-based profitability analysis (CO-PA). This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction or report that requires a different type of profitability analysis, such as account-based CO-PA, while the operating concern is set up for costing-based CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Operating Concern Configuration: The operating concern is configured only for costing-based profitability analysis. This means that it does not support account-based profitability analysis.
  Transaction Type: You may be trying to execute a transaction or report that is not compatible with the configuration of the operating concern.
  Data Structure: The data structure for costing-based and account-based CO-PA is different, and the system is enforcing the rules based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP).
  Verify if the operating concern is indeed set up for costing-based CO-PA. If you need account-based CO-PA, you may need to create a new operating concern that supports it.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction or report that aligns with the type of profitability analysis configured for the operating concern.
  If you need to perform account-based analysis, switch to an operating concern that supports it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to CO-PA to understand the differences between costing-based and account-based profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with an SAP Basis or CO-PA functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing-Based vs. Account-Based CO-PA: Understand the differences between these two types of profitability analysis. Costing-based CO-PA focuses on cost and revenue elements, while account-based CO-PA is more aligned with financial accounting and uses the same data structure as the general ledger.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for reports) and KE4S (for account-based CO-PA) to navigate the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that you are using the appropriate operating concern for your profitability analysis needs.