How To Fix KE202 - Field & is not a valid entry

KE202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Field & is not a valid entry

What causes this issue?

Field name &V1& is not an allowed entry for characteristic derivation.

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?

The "Possible entries" function lists the fields which you can use for
characteristic derivation. Use this function to choose the fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE202 - Field & is not a valid entry ?

  The SAP error message KE202, which states "Field & is not a valid entry," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid entry in a field that requires a specific format or valid data.
  Causes of KE202 Error
  
  
  Invalid Field Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a value in a field that does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors.
  Using a value that does not exist in the master data (e.g., a cost center or internal order that has not been created).
  Entering a value that is not allowed based on the configuration (e.g., a closed period).
  
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the entry may not exist. For example, if you