How To Fix KE109 - Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2"

KE109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2"

What causes this issue?

The system tried to create a line item in operating concern &V4& with
the value &V1& for the characteristic &V2&. This value does not exist
in check table &v3&.

System Response

The line item cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Enter the value &V1& in check table &v3&, or transfer a value that
exists for this characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE109 - Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2" ?

  The SAP error message KE109 indicates that a specific value for a characteristic is not allowed in the context of a particular configuration or setting. This error typically arises in the context of CO (Controlling) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas where characteristics and their values are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value "&1" that you are trying to use for the characteristic "&2" is not defined or allowed in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The value not being part of the allowed set of values for that characteristic.
  The characteristic itself not being properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the characteristic may not be set up correctly, or the value may not exist in the master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area, operating concern, or other related settings may not allow the specified