Message type: E = Error
Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System
Message number: 214
Message text: CO-PA characteristic is initial for characteristic val. &1 in op. con. &2
The external characteristic has been defined in Customizing table
IST_EBS_TOI_COPA (<DS:SIMG.IST_IF_TOICOPA001>Define CO-PA
Characteristic Derivations for Postings</>) but has not been allocated
a corresponding CO-PA characteristic.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Check whether IST_EBS_TOI_COPA was correctly maintained in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.IST_IF_TOICOPA001>Define CO-PA Characteristic Derivations for
Postings</>. Enter a corresponding CO-PA characteristic for your
external characteristic.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
IST_EBS214
- CO-PA characteristic is initial for characteristic val. &1 in op. con. &2 ?The SAP error message IST_EBS214 indicates that a CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) characteristic is initial (empty) for a specific characteristic value in the operating concern. This typically occurs during the posting of a document or during the execution of a report that requires certain characteristics to be filled.
Cause: Missing Data: The characteristic value for the specified CO-PA characteristic is not populated in the document or master data. This can happen if the data entry is incomplete or if the relevant master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is not maintained properly.
Configuration Issues: The configuration of the operating concern may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics that are required for the analysis. Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues in the data transfer process that result in missing values.
Solution: Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is maintained correctly.
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