How To Fix KE/NC135 - Warning: Invalid combinations of characteristics could be created

KE/NC135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/NC -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Warning: Invalid combinations of characteristics could be created

What causes this issue?

As a result of a modification, functions ensuring that dependent
characteristics are handled correctly have been made inoperative. When
checks were run, a potential problem was discovered. This problem could
mean that invalid combinations of values for dependent characteristics
could be generated when the realignment is performed.

System Response

The realignment can still be accepted.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE/NC135 - Details

• The SAP error message KE/NC135, which states "Warning: Invalid combinations of characteristics could be created," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are working with characteristics and value fields in your data structures. This warning indicates that the system has detected a potential issue with the combinations of characteristics that you are trying to use, which may not be valid or meaningful for your analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Combinations: The warning is triggered when the combination of characteristics you are trying to use does not make sense in the context of your data model. For example, if you have characteristics that are mutually exclusive or if certain characteristics are not relevant for specific value fields.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: If the master data for certain characteristics is incomplete or missing, it can lead to invalid combinations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of your CO-PA settings, such as