How To Fix KE_CHACO164 - Profitability analysis is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Profitability analysis is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO164 - Profitability analysis is not active ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO164 indicates that the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) functionality is not active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, typically related to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Profitability Analysis Not Activated: The most common cause is that the Profitability Analysis module has not been activated in the controlling area or the relevant settings have not been properly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for CO-PA may not have been completed, such as defining the operating concern or setting up the characteristics and value fields.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the controlling area or the operating concern that prevent CO-PA from being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE_CHACO164 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Profitability Analysis:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Follow the path: Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Activate Profitability Analysis.
  Ensure that the Profitability Analysis is activated for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is defined and properly configured.
  Go to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Define Operating Concern.
  Verify that the operating concern is assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if the characteristics and value fields are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the CO-PA are in place, including the assignment of the operating concern to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the Profitability Analysis functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring CO-PA if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Operating Concern) or KE53 (Display Operating Concern) to check the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE_CHACO164 error and activate the Profitability Analysis functionality in your SAP system.