How To Fix FCO_CCAT016 - &1 '&2' is invalid.


FCO_CCAT016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FCO_CCAT - Message class for cost center activity type

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: &1 '&2' is invalid.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_CCAT016 - &1 '&2' is invalid. ?
    The SAP error message FCO_CCAT016 typically indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value assignment in the context of classification. The message format usually looks like this:
    FCO_CCAT016 &1 '&2' is invalid.
    Where &1 represents the characteristic name and &2 represents the invalid value assigned to that characteristic.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified characteristic. Missing Master Data: The characteristic might not have been properly defined in the classification system, or the value might not be assigned to the characteristic in the master data. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic or its values.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the classification view in SAP and verify that the characteristic

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