How To Fix MQ618 - Operating concern &1 is not completely active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Operating concern &1 is not completely active

What causes this issue?

The customizing for operating concern &v1& was checked. It was
determined that this was not completely active. There can be various
reasons for this:
Operating concern is not active in the client or has no attributes
Operating concern is not defined in the client
Operating concern is not active for all clients
Operating concern is not defined

System Response

There is no conversion of the data for operating concern &v1&.

How to fix this error?

If the data of operating concern &v1& is not supposed to be converted,
you can ignore this message. Otherwise you must check your customizing
in the financial statement for operating concern &V1&. Operating
concern &V1& must be maintained and activated completely. Otherwise the
conversion is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ618 - Operating concern &1 is not completely active ?

  The SAP error message MQ618, which states "Operating concern &1 is not completely active," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error indicates that the operating concern you are trying to use is not fully activated, which can prevent certain functionalities from being executed.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Activation: The operating concern has not been fully activated in the system. This can happen if the activation process was interrupted or not completed.
  Missing Configuration: Certain required configurations or settings for the operating concern may be missing or incorrectly set.
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ618 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Operating Concern) and check the status of the operating concern. Ensure that it is marked as "active."
  
  
  
  Activate the Operating Concern:
  
  If the operating concern is not active, you can activate it using the transaction code OKB9. Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the operating concern are in place. This includes checking the settings for characteristics, value fields, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the operating concern was transported, ensure that all related transport requests have been successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction KOB1 or KOB2 to check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the operating concern. Resolve any issues found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKB9 - Activate Operating Concern
  KOB1 / KOB2 - Check CO Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the MQ618 error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Profitability Analysis and operating concerns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ618 error and ensure that your operating concern is fully active.