How To Fix KG601 - Error determining the operating concern

KG601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Error determining the operating concern

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was trying to determine the
operating concern. This may be due to incorrect assignments of company
codes, controlling areas, or operating concerns.

System Response

The data cannot be posted to Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

Check your assignments.
<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUSAPCOZK>Check assignments</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG601 - Error determining the operating concern ?

  The SAP error message KG601, which states "Error determining the operating concern," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find the appropriate operating concern for a given transaction or data entry. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing settings in the controlling area or the operating concern itself.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) may not be correctly assigned to the operating concern.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the operating concern.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to the operating concern.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to