How To Fix KE100 - The characteristic value &1 is not permitted for characteristic &2


KE100 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 100

  • Message text: The characteristic value &1 is not permitted for characteristic &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    Characteristic value &V1& is not allowed for field &V2& because it is
    not contained in check table &V3&.

    System Response

    Record with errors stored in error file.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the characteristic value in the check table or change your entry.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KE100 - Details

  • The SAP error message KE100 indicates that a specific characteristic value is not permitted for a given characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to post or process data that includes a characteristic value that has not been defined or is not valid for the specified characteristic.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the master data for that characteristic.
    Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be assigned to the characteristic in the relevant configuration settings. Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the characteristic value being entered. Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified characteristic value.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Values: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: KEA5 for CO-PA characteristics). Verify that the

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