How To Fix KE104 - Enter operating concerns with four characters only

KE104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Enter operating concerns with four characters only

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& does not have four characters. Only names with
four characters are valid.

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?

Enter an operating concern with four characters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE104 - Details

• The SAP error message KE104, which states "Enter operating concerns with four characters only," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to enter or select an operating concern that does not conform to the required format. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Length: The operating concern code must be exactly four characters long. If the user inputs a code that is shorter or longer than four characters, this error will be triggered.
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain invalid characters or spaces that are not allowed in the operating concern code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the operating concern in the system, leading to the inability to recognize valid entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the operating concern you are trying to enter is exactly four characters long. Remove any leading or trailing spaces and