How To Fix KE258 - System error: Entry & does not exist in Table TKEAS

KE258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: System error: Entry & does not exist in Table TKEAS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE258 - System error: Entry & does not exist in Table TKEAS ?

  The SAP error message KE258, which states "System error: Entry & does not exist in Table TKEAS," typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module transactions, particularly when dealing with actual or planned data in the CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) or other controlling-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is trying to access an entry in the TKEAS table (which stores actual data for CO-PA) that does not exist. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The entry that the system is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, profit center, or other related settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete postings or errors during data transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the TKEAS table.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE258