How To Fix KB040 - Attribute combination $ not in Table $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Attribute combination $ not in Table $

What causes this issue?

A posting was found in the posting records which does not contain the
permitted attribute combination.

System Response

Internal system error.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB040 - Attribute combination $ not in Table $ ?

  The SAP error message KB040, which states "Attribute combination $ not in Table $", typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics and values in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid combination of attributes (characteristics) in the specified table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attribute combination being referenced does not exist in the configuration tables. This could be due to missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being processed may contain incorrect or invalid values that do not match any existing combinations in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it is possible that not all necessary data was included in the transport.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the characteristics may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify