How To Fix KF520 - Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2

What causes this issue?

No attributes exist for operating concern &V1& in client &V2&. Normally
this means that no other client-specific settings exist for the
operating concern. However, some settings may remain due to errors or
due to an earlier attempt to delete the operating concern.

How to fix this error?

Delete if you think that settings may still exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF520 - Operating concern &1 does not exist in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message KF520 indicates that the operating concern specified in the message does not exist in the client you are working in. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to access or manipulate data related to an operating concern that has not been defined or is not available in the current client.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Operating Concern: The operating concern you are trying to access has not been created in the SAP system for the specified client.
  Incorrect Client: You may be logged into the wrong client where the operating concern is not defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Define Operating Concerns) and verify if the operating concern exists in the current client.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the operating concern is defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the operating concern exists but is not functioning correctly, review the configuration settings for the operating concern. This can include checking the settings in the CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and managing operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Define Operating Concerns
  KE52: Change Operating Concern
  KE53: Display Operating Concern
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KF520 error and implement the appropriate solution.