How To Fix KE021 - Maintain dependencies for field "&"

KE021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Maintain dependencies for field "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE021 - Maintain dependencies for field "&" ?

  The SAP error message KE021, which states "Maintain dependencies for field '&'", typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects that require certain dependencies to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The system requires certain dependencies to be defined for the field in question, but they have not been set up in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the controlling area or the specific object may not be complete or may have been incorrectly set up.
  Field Not Maintained: The field that is referenced in the error message has not been maintained in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for controlling (CO).
  Look for the configuration related