How To Fix KE/AD814 - Characteristic value for characteristic & is different than derivation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Characteristic value for characteristic & is different than derivation

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value "&v2&" for characteristic "&v1&" deviates from
characteristic value "&v3&" determined by valuation.

System Response

This is just for your information. Updates in Profitability Analysis
use the profitability segment currently displayed, the characteristic
value "&V2&".

How to fix this error?

A potential consequence of having deviating characteristic values is
that derivation will take precedence when realignments are performed in
Profitability Analysis. This means that, for realignments, another
source is used to determine characteristic values instead of the source
currently used to determine the profitability segment in a source
document (such as sales order, FI document, or CO order). You should
bear this in mind if and when you carry out changes to the structure.
The cause of deviating characteristic values can be manual entries,
such as those made directly in an assignment dialog box or in a source
document, that are entered into fields that are also the target fields
of a derivation step.
Example
Having selected the characteristic "Customer group" from the customer
master, you then enter a different customer group (such as "B")
manually in the assignment dialog box than that entered in the customer
master (such as "A"). In Profitability Analysis, posting thus first
uses customer group "B".
If you then execute realignments for the characteristic "Customer
group", customer group "A", which is stored in the customer master, is
applied in derivation, thereby changing the profitability segment of
the line item posted under customer group "B".

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD814 - Characteristic value for characteristic & is different than derivation ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD814 indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristic value assigned to a characteristic in a master data record and the value that is derived from the system during a process, such as during the assignment of a cost object or during the execution of a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The characteristic value in the master data (e.g., material master, cost center) does not match the value that is being derived based on the configuration or rules set in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The derivation strategy or rules for the characteristic may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the characteristic values or the master data, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The required master data for the characteristic may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the characteristic values in the relevant master data records (e.g., material master, cost center) to ensure they are correct and consistent.
  Review Derivation Rules: Check the derivation rules configured in the system to ensure they are set up correctly and are aligned with the expected values.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like KE4S (for cost object controlling) to check for inconsistencies in the data.
  Adjust Values: If discrepancies are found, adjust the characteristic values in the master data or modify the derivation rules as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for cost object controlling) and KE30 (for reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to view and modify the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE/AD814 error and implement a solution to resolve it.