How To Fix MQ617 - An incomplete definition was determined for operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 617

• Message text: An incomplete definition was determined for operating concern &1

What causes this issue?

When editing CO-PA area &V1& the system could not determine all the
required information. The area has not been defined completely.
Therefore CO-PA area &V1& is not transferred to the local currency
changeover control tables.

System Response

Operating concerns with incomplete information are skipped during the
local currency changeover.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ617 - An incomplete definition was determined for operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message MQ617, which states "An incomplete definition was determined for operating concern &1," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the configuration of the operating concern in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The operating concern has not been fully configured. This could mean that certain required settings or characteristics are missing.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The operating concern may lack necessary characteristics or value fields that are required for the analysis.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the operating concern, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was transported from one system to another, some configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ617 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the