How To Fix KEPSL016 - Combined Profitability Analysis not active for operating concern &1

KEPSL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Combined Profitability Analysis not active for operating concern &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL016 - Combined Profitability Analysis not active for operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL016 indicates that the Combined Profitability Analysis (COPA) is not active for the specified operating concern. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a transaction or report that requires COPA to be configured and active, but it is not set up correctly for the operating concern you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  COPA Not Activated: The operating concern specified in the error message does not have Combined Profitability Analysis activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or operating concern settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the COPA functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEPSL016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Combined Profitability Analysis:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling (CO) -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Activate Combined Profitability Analysis.
  Ensure that the operating concern in question is activated for COPA.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the