How To Fix RD189 - Operating concern &1 not defined for cost-based profitability analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Operating concern &1 not defined for cost-based profitability analysis

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& has not been defined for cost-based profitability
analysis.

System Response

DataSource &V2& cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Define the operating concern &V1& for cost-based profitability analysis
as well or select another operating concern.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD189 - Operating concern &1 not defined for cost-based profitability analysis ?

  The SAP error message RD189, which states "Operating concern &1 not defined for cost-based profitability analysis," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find the specified operating concern for cost-based profitability analysis. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern specified in the error message has not been configured for cost-based profitability analysis in the system.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: The operating concern may be incorrectly specified in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the source system to the profitability analysis, leading to the operating concern not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for Profitability Analysis.
  Use transaction code SPRO and follow the path: Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Costing-Based > Define Operating Concerns.
  Ensure that the operating concern mentioned in the error message is defined and properly configured for cost-based profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Verify Operating Concern:
  
  Check the transaction or report where the error occurred to ensure that the correct operating concern is being used.
  If you are using a custom report or program, verify that it is correctly referencing the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Check:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer (e.g., during the extraction of data from a source system), ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and that the operating concern is included in the data set.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the specified operating concern.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE51 (Create Operating Concern), KE52 (Change Operating Concern), and KE53 (Display Operating Concern).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  Profitability Analysis: Understand the difference between cost-based and account-based profitability analysis, as this may affect how you configure and use operating concerns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RD189 error and ensure that your operating concern is properly defined for cost-based profitability analysis in SAP.