How To Fix KH608 - First activate operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 608

• Message text: First activate operating concern &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH608 - First activate operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message KH608 "First activate operating concern &1" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to perform an action that requires the operating concern to be activated, but it has not yet been activated in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the operating concern specified in the error message has not been activated. In SAP, an operating concern is a key organizational unit in CO-PA that is used to structure and manage profitability analysis. If the operating concern is not activated, you cannot perform certain operations related to profitability analysis, such as posting data or running reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the operating concern. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Activate Operating Concern.
  
  
  
  Select the Operating Concern:
  
  In the activation screen, you will see a list of operating concerns. Find the one that corresponds to the error message (indicated by &1).
  
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  Select the operating concern and choose the option to activate it. Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings and configurations related to the operating concern are correctly set up. This may include defining characteristics, value fields, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After activation, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OKB9 to access the operating concern settings directly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing operating concerns in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate operating concerns and make changes in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Basis or CO Consultant:
  
  If you encounter issues during activation or if the operating concern is already activated but the error persists, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or Controlling (CO) consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH608 error and successfully activate the operating concern in your SAP system.