How To Fix KE064 - Characteristic & has no check table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Characteristic & has no check table

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has no check table.

System Response

You can select the characteristic, but you can only use it for limited
purposes. You cannot use it as a receiver selection criterion for
assessing cost center costs to Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

It is recommended that you define your own characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE064 - Characteristic & has no check table ?

  The SAP error message KE064 indicates that a characteristic in the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) module does not have an associated check table. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in the CO-PA configuration, and the system cannot find the necessary check table to validate the characteristic values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Table: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have a check table defined in the system. Check tables are used to validate the values of characteristics against a predefined set of values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the CO-PA characteristics, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Dictionary Issues: The data dictionary might not have been properly updated or might be inconsistent, leading to the absence of the check table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Check Table:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check if the check table for the characteristic exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that the check table is properly defined and contains the necessary values for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KEA0 to access the CO-PA configuration.
  Verify the settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate check table.
  If necessary, reconfigure the characteristic to ensure it is associated with a valid check table.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. Sometimes, missing objects can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA characteristics and check tables for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  KEA0: CO-PA Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CO-PA Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for CO-PA to understand the role of characteristics and check tables in the module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE064 error and implement a solution to resolve it.