How To Fix K6392 - Characteristic &1 has no check table (or check table is T242B)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no check table (or check table is T242B)

What causes this issue?

Characteristic '&V1&' does not have a check table, or the character-
istic is an old one (Release 2.1) with check table T242B.

System Response

No attributes can be maintained for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6392 - Characteristic &1 has no check table (or check table is T242B) ?

  The SAP error message K6392 indicates that a characteristic in the SAP system does not have an associated check table, or that the check table is set to T242B, which is not valid for the characteristic in question. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and is related to the configuration of characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Table: The characteristic defined in the system does not have a corresponding check table. Check tables are used to validate the values that can be assigned to characteristics.
  Invalid Check Table: The check table is set to T242B, which is a generic table that does not provide the necessary validation for the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the context of CO-PA or other related modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Check Table:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining characteristics.
  Ensure that a valid check table is assigned to the characteristic. This check table should contain the valid values for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is incorrectly configured, you may need to modify it to point to a valid check table.
  Use transaction code KKS1 (for CO-PA) or the relevant transaction for your specific module to access the characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Table T242B:
  
  If T242B is being used, review its purpose and determine if it is appropriate for your characteristic. If not, replace it with a valid check table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant to ensure that the characteristic configuration aligns with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the characteristic now behaves as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KKS1 (for CO-PA characteristics), KKS2 (for CO-PA value fields), and KKS3 (for CO-PA reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and check tables in the context of CO-PA and other modules.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO configurations.