How To Fix CE015 - Characteristic & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE015 - Characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CE015, which states "Characteristic & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where characteristics are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic name or the characteristic not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant data structures or master data.
  Data Source Issues: If the characteristic is expected to be part of a data source (like a data extraction or reporting scenario), it may not be included in the data source definition.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KEA5 for CO-PA characteristics) and verify if the characteristic is defined.
  Ensure that the spelling and case of the characteristic match exactly with what is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant data structures.
  If you are working with CO-PA, ensure that the characteristic is part of the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  If the error occurs during data extraction or reporting, verify that the characteristic is included in the data source definition.
  Update the data source if necessary to include the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA5 (for CO-PA characteristics), KEDR (for CO-PA data extraction), and KKS1 (for CO-PA report creation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues related to the CE015 error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CE015 error and implement a solution to resolve it.