How To Fix KF535 - Operating concern & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Operating concern & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The administrative table TKEBB does not contain an entry for operating
concern &V1&. Normally this also means that no objects can still exist
for the operating concern. However, some objects may be left due to
errors or earlier attempts to delete the operating concern manually.

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?

Delete if you think that objects for this operating concern may still
exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF535 - Operating concern & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KF535, which states "Operating concern & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find the specified operating concern in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified operating concern.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the operating concern.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern:
  
  Verify that the operating concern you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Controlling ? Profitability Analysis ? Basic Settings ? Operating Concerns.
  
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the operating concern does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the operating concern. You can do this by reviewing the user roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies. You can use transaction KOB1 or KOB2 to check for inconsistencies in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code, ensure that it is appropriate for the operating concern you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Profitability Analysis to understand the configuration and usage of operating concerns.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for further investigation.