How To Fix CE551 - You should maintain a table as origin

CE551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 551

• Message text: You should maintain a table as origin

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display the values in a table. The origin of
the characteristic on which the cursor is positioned does not have a
table as its origin.

How to fix this error?

If you want to display the values in a table, position the
cursor on the table and select the appropriate menu options.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE551 - You should maintain a table as origin ?

  The SAP error message CE551, which states "You should maintain a table as origin," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the configuration of a cost element or when trying to post a transaction that requires a specific setup in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system expects a certain configuration related to cost elements or cost centers that has not been maintained. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Master Data: If the master data for cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders is not properly set up, it can lead to this error.
  Posting to Non-Configured Objects: Attempting to post to a cost element or cost center that has not been defined as a valid origin in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and ensure