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 Profitability Analysis settings.
  Ensure that the operating concern is fully defined, including all necessary characteristics and value fields.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Verify that all required characteristics are defined for the operating concern. You can do this by checking the settings under "Define Characteristics" in the CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Value Fields:
  
  Ensure that the value fields associated with the operating concern are correctly defined and mapped.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the operating concern to identify any missing or inconsistent data entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the operating concern was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and the specific operating concern for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE51 (Create Operating Concern) and KE52 (Change Operating Concern) to manage operating concerns.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MQ617 error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MQ617 error in your SAP system.