How To Fix FCO_COPA359 - Custom field &1 to be deleted from table TKEF not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Custom field &1 to be deleted from table TKEF not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA359 - Custom field &1 to be deleted from table TKEF not found ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA359 indicates that a custom field specified for deletion from the table TKEF (which is used in CO-PA, or Profitability Analysis) cannot be found. This typically occurs during a process where a custom field is being removed from the system, but the system cannot locate the field in the specified table.
  Causes:
  
  Field Does Not Exist: The custom field you are trying to delete may not exist in the TKEF table. This could be due to a typo in the field name or because the field was never created.
  Field Already Deleted: The field may have already been deleted or never existed in the first place.
  Transport Issues: If the field was created in a different environment (like development) and not properly transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be found.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or custom development that led to the field not being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Field Existence: Check the TKEF table in the SAP system to confirm whether the custom field exists. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Check for Typos: Ensure that the field name specified in the deletion process is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  Review Transport Requests: If the field was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly imported into the current environment.
  Consult Documentation: If the field was part of a custom development, refer to the documentation or the developer to understand its status.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TKEF Table: This table is part of the CO-PA module and stores characteristics for profitability segments.
  Custom Fields: Custom fields in SAP are often created to meet specific business requirements and may require careful management during changes.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.