How To Fix K9083 - Group "&1" for characteristic "&2" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Group "&1" for characteristic "&2" does not exist

What causes this issue?

The group/hierarchy "&V1&" that you have entered or are using cannot be
found for the characteristic "&V2&" currently being used.
This error situation can have one of the following causes:
The group/hierarchy was defined in the planning layout but has since
been deleted.
If you are using planner profiles:
The group/hierarchy was defined in the default parameters for the
planner profile but has since been deleted.
The group/hierarchy was entered in the initial screen but does not
exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create group/hierarchy "&V1&" or enter a different valid
group/hierarchy in the planning layout, the planner profile, or in the
the initial screen in planning.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9083 - Group "&1" for characteristic "&2" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message K9083 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic group in the context of CO (Controlling) or other related modules. Specifically, the error message states that a specified group for a characteristic does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Group: The characteristic group specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the group name or the group not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct characteristic group.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic group was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Group: Check if the characteristic group specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., using transaction code KSC1 for creating cost center groups).
  Create or Correct the Group: If the group does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust its settings.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the appropriate characteristic group. You can do this in the configuration settings for the relevant module.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic group was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully moved to the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSC1, KSC2, and KSC3 for managing cost center groups and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., CO, MM) for more detailed information on characteristic groups and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K9083 error and implement a solution to resolve it.