How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_MSG347 - External ID &1: Characteristic &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 347

• Message text: External ID &1: Characteristic &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG347 - External ID &1: Characteristic &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG347 indicates that there is an issue with an external ID and a characteristic that is deemed invalid in the context of the application. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP General Ledger or when working with the Universal Journal, particularly in the area of account-based or cost-based profitability analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (denoted as &2) is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or an incorrect mapping.
  External ID Issues: The external ID (&1) may not be correctly linked to the characteristic or may not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the master data or transactional data that do not align with the expected characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Verify that the characteristic specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., CO, FI).
  Validate External ID: Ensure that the external ID is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate characteristics. You may need to check the master data or the configuration settings where the external ID is defined.
  Data Integrity Check: Perform a data integrity check to ensure that all necessary data entries exist and are correctly linked. This may involve checking the relevant tables in the database.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in the system, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the characteristics and external IDs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the underlying data structures and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.