How To Fix RA131 - Cannot be saved; no active monitor set exists

RA131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Cannot be saved; no active monitor set exists

What causes this issue?

Internal error in the monitoring architecture.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP AG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA131 - Cannot be saved; no active monitor set exists ?

  The SAP error message RA131 "Cannot be saved; no active monitor set exists" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas where monitoring is required.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to save a configuration or transaction that requires an active monitor set, but none is currently defined or activated. The monitor set is essential for tracking and analyzing data in certain SAP applications, and without it, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Monitor Set Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where monitor sets are defined (e.g., in the CO-PA settings).
  Ensure that a monitor set is created and activated. You can do this by going to the configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and following the path for Profitability Analysis or the specific area you are working