How To Fix /EACA/PMCF111 - Messages for the use of characteristics in totals records

/EACA/PMCF111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMCF -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Messages for the use of characteristics in totals records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMCF111 - Messages for the use of characteristics in totals records ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMCF111 typically relates to issues with the use of characteristics in totals records within the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in how characteristics are defined or used in the totals records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error may arise if the characteristics that are expected to be present in the totals records are missing or not properly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed does not align with the expected structure or definitions of the characteristics, this can lead to errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA settings, such as incorrect assignment or settings that do not allow for the use of certain characteristics in totals records.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are integrity issues in the underlying data, such as duplicates or incorrect entries, this can also trigger the