How To Fix KF670 - Operating concern &1 does not exist or it contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 670

• Message text: Operating concern &1 does not exist or it contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF670 - Operating concern &1 does not exist or it contains errors ?

  The SAP error message KF670, which states "Operating concern &1 does not exist or it contains errors," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find a valid operating concern or when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of the operating concern.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Errors: The operating concern may exist but has configuration issues, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the operating concern, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence:
  
  Verify that the operating concern exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP for controlling area settings).
  Use transaction KE5Z to check the operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is correctly configured. Check the settings for the operating concern in the configuration menu (Transaction code: OKB9).
  Make sure that all necessary characteristics and value fields are defined and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the operating concern. This includes verifying that all necessary master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is correctly set up and assigned to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the operating concern was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  KE5Z: Display Operating Concerns
  OKB9: Operating Concern Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KF670 error message in SAP.