How To Fix KE_HDB036 - No database connection exists for operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_HDB - Message Class for Accelerated CO-PA

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No database connection exists for operating concern &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_HDB036 - No database connection exists for operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE_HDB036 indicates that there is no database connection available for the specified operating concern in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when the system is unable to connect to the database that holds the data for the specified operating concern.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The database connection for the operating concern may not be properly configured or may be down.
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern may not be set up correctly in the system, or the necessary database settings are missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database for the specified operating concern.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the database server itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database server is up and running.
  Check the database connection settings in the SAP system (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or SM59 for RFC connections).
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like hostname, port, user credentials) are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern (transaction code KEO1 for creating or KEO2 for changing).
  Ensure that the operating concern is correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern and the associated database.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for any authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Use transaction code ST22 to check for any dumps that might have occurred.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the database services or the SAP application server may resolve transient connection issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEO1 / KEO2: Create/Change Operating Concern
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring operating concerns and database connections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KE_HDB036 error in your SAP system.