How To Fix KE077 - After generating, reset the new characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: After generating, reset the new characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have added characteristics to your operating concern, or SAP has
added new fixed characteristics. After you generate the operating
concern, these characteristics fields have an undefined content in the
database. As a result, the system creates new objects instead of using
the existing profitability segments.
This can double your data volume in the table and the profitability
segment levels each time you add a field. This leads to worse response
times.
<ZH>This function does not affect the accuracy of your report data.</>
Note that this function must also be executed if SAP adds new fixed
characteristics.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

After you generate the operating concern, initialize the added
characteristics. To do this, selection function <LS>Details ->
Initialize</> in characteristic/value field maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE077 - After generating, reset the new characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KE077 typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the characteristics that have been defined for a particular report or analysis. The message indicates that after generating a report or analysis, the new characteristics need to be reset or adjusted.
  Cause:
  
  New Characteristics Added: The error often arises when new characteristics are added to the CO-PA configuration, but the system has not been updated to reflect these changes in the existing reports or analyses.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the characteristics or the way data is structured.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the new characteristics.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the data model or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reset Characteristics: Follow the instructions in the error message to reset the new characteristics. This can typically be done in the CO-PA configuration settings.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (Transaction code: KEA0 for CO-PA configuration).
  Identify the new characteristics that have been added and reset them as needed.
  
  
  
  Re-generate Reports: After resetting the characteristics, re-generate the reports or analyses that were causing the error.
  
  Ensure that the new characteristics are correctly integrated into the report structure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate the new characteristics.
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that the data in CO-PA is consistent with the new characteristics.
  
  Use transaction code KE4S to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific instructions or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA0 (CO-PA Configuration), KE4S (Data Consistency Check), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KE077 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE077 error and ensure that your CO-PA reports function correctly with the new characteristics.