How To Fix CE013 - Do not enter an origin with origin key "&"

CE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Do not enter an origin with origin key "&"

What causes this issue?

The field for the origin key of characteristic &V2& is blank. This
means that the characteristic value is to be entered manually when the
formula is used in a calculation.
For this reason, you cannot specify a table or a formula as an origin
for this characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE013 - Do not enter an origin with origin key "&" ?

  The SAP error message CE013, which states "Do not enter an origin with origin key '&'", typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an issue with the origin key being used in a transaction. The origin key is a critical component in SAP that helps identify the source of a transaction or entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Origin Key: The origin key you are trying to use is not valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform. This could be due to a typo or using an origin key that is not configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The origin key may not be properly set up in the system configuration, or it may not be allowed for the specific type of transaction you are processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified origin key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Origin Key: Verify