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