How To Fix KY487 - Enter an operating concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Enter an operating concern

What causes this issue?

You have not yet entered an operating concern.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Select an operating concern using the input help (F4).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY487 - Enter an operating concern ?

  The SAP error message KY487, which states "Enter an operating concern," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires an operating concern to be specified, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Operating Concern: The user has not entered an operating concern in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not be set up to automatically derive the operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY487 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter an Operating Concern:
  
  When prompted by the error message, enter a valid operating concern in the relevant field. The operating concern is typically a key that identifies a specific area of profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Basic Settings -> Operating Concern.
  
  
  Verify that the operating concern is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a specific transaction, check if there are settings or parameters that need to be adjusted to automatically derive the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Operating Concern: In SAP CO-PA, an operating concern is a key organizational unit that defines the structure of profitability analysis. It includes characteristics and value fields that are used to analyze profitability.
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This module allows organizations to analyze their profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, region, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display Line Items).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY487 error and proceed with your analysis in SAP.