How To Fix KF653 - &1 is in controlling area &2, which is not assigned to an op. concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: &1 is in controlling area &2, which is not assigned to an op. concern

What causes this issue?

There are three main organizational units in Financials: the company
code, the controlling area, and the operating concern. To work in
Profitability Analysis, you must assign each company code to a
controlling area and each controlling area to an operating concern.
However, company code &V1& is assigned to controlling area &V2&, which
is not assigned to an operating concern.

How to fix this error?

Assign controlling area &V2& to an operating concern:
<DS:TRAN.OX19>Assign controlling area -> operating concern</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF653 - &1 is in controlling area &2, which is not assigned to an op. concern ?

  The SAP error message KF653 indicates that a cost center or internal order (or another controlling object) is being referenced in a controlling area that is not assigned to an operational concern. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post or analyze data related to a controlling object that is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Assignment: The controlling area of the cost center or internal order is not assigned to the operational concern you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the controlling area or operational concern.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be correctly set up or may be missing necessary assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check if the controlling area is assigned to the operational concern.
  You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP menu: 
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based > Define Operational Concerns.
  
  
  Ensure that the controlling area in question is listed under the operational concern.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center or internal order to ensure it is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order).
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the controlling area is not assigned, you may need to add it to the operational concern or create a new operational concern that includes the controlling area.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring operational concerns and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKP (Controlling Area) and KSV1 (Create Cost Center) for managing controlling areas and cost centers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.