How To Fix RD190 - Operating concern &1 not defined for account-based Profitability Analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Operating concern &1 not defined for account-based Profitability Analysis

&CAUSE&&CAUSE&
Operating concern &V1& has not been defined for account-based
profitability analysis.
&SYSTEM_RESPONSE&&SYSTEM_RESPONSE&
DataSource &V2& cannot be created.
&WHAT_TO_DO&&WHAT_TO_DO&
Define the operating concern for &V1& for account-based profitability
analysis as well or select another operating concern.
&SYS_ADMIN&&SYS_ADMIN&

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 RD190 - Operating concern &1 not defined for account-based Profitability Analysis ?

  The SAP error message RD190 indicates that the operating concern specified in your Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) configuration is not defined for account-based Profitability Analysis. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific operating concern, but that operating concern has not been properly set up for account-based CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been configured for account-based Profitability Analysis.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in your transaction or report does not match any of the operating concerns defined in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the General Ledger (G/L) to CO-PA, which can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RD190 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Master Data -> Operating Concern
  
  Verify that the operating concern you are trying to use is defined and configured for account-based CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Define Operating Concern:
  
  If the operating concern is not defined, you will need to create it. You can do this by navigating to:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Master Data -> Operating Concern -> Define Operating Concern
  
  Ensure that you include all necessary characteristics and value fields.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Master Data -> Operating Concern -> Assign Operating Concern to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Check for Data Transfer:
  
  Ensure that the data transfer from the G/L to CO-PA is functioning correctly. You can check the settings in the configuration for the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as KE51 (Create Operating Concern) and KE52 (Change Operating Concern) for managing operating concerns.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring account-based Profitability Analysis and operating concerns.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RD190 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RD190 error and ensure that your account-based Profitability Analysis is correctly configured.