How To Fix KEPSL005 - No DB connection maintained for operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No DB connection maintained for operating concern &1

What causes this issue?

You have activated the update of a secondary database for combined
Profitability Analysis. The name of the database connection is not
maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the connection name to the secondary database in
activity
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL005 - No DB connection maintained for operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL005, which states "No DB connection maintained for operating concern &1," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to establish a database connection for the specified operating concern. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern may not be properly configured in the system.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included all necessary configurations.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and ensure that the operating concern is correctly defined and assigned to the controlling area.
  Verify that the operating concern is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59 (RFC Destinations) to ensure that the connection to the database is active and functioning correctly.
  If there are issues with the database, consult your database administrator to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the operating concern was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies that may be affecting the operating concern. This can be done using transaction KOB1 or similar tools.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  SU53: Authorization Check
  KOB1: Report for CO-PA
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Profitability Analysis and operating concerns for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.