How To Fix KI144 - Activate Profitability Analysis in controlling area &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Activate Profitability Analysis in controlling area &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

You have assigned to a profitability segment, although Profitability
Analysis is not active in controlling area &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

As Profitability Analysis is not active, you cannot execute a check or
a consistent data update in Controlling. The profitability segment you
have entered can be used as a true account assignment object, but will
not be updated.

How to fix this error?

If the limitations detailed under system activities do not present a
problem for you, you can ignore this error message.
To do this, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) "Controlling General"
under workstep <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Change Message
Control"</> (message class "KI", message number "144").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI144 - Activate Profitability Analysis in controlling area &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message KI144, which states "Activate Profitability Analysis in controlling area &1 in &2," typically occurs when you attempt to perform activities related to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) in a controlling area that has not been activated for CO-PA.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the Profitability Analysis functionality has not been enabled for the specified controlling area. This can happen if:
  
  The controlling area is newly created and CO-PA has not been activated.
  The configuration settings for the controlling area do not include Profitability Analysis.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate Profitability Analysis for the specified controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Activate Profitability Analysis
  
  
  
  
  Activate CO-PA:
  
  In the configuration screen, select the controlling area for which you want to activate Profitability Analysis.
  Ensure that the checkbox for "Activate Profitability Analysis" is checked.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Settings:
  
  After activation, ensure that all necessary settings for CO-PA are configured correctly, including the operating concern and the assignment of the controlling area to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After activation, perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the KI144 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Operating Concern: Ensure that the operating concern is properly defined and linked to the controlling area.
  Data Structures: Review the data structures and characteristics that are relevant to your Profitability Analysis to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps and best practices related to Profitability Analysis configuration.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert for further assistance.