How To Fix KE268 - CO-PA derivation: Characteristic &1 does not exist in op. concern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: CO-PA derivation: Characteristic &1 does not exist in op. concern &2

What causes this issue?

In CO-PA derivation, the system tried to access the characteristic
&V1&. This characteristic does not exist in operating concern &V2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The derivation is defined incorrectly.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the characteristic &v1& is contained in the derivation
tables or derivation structures.
If so, delete or correct those entries or structures.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE268 - CO-PA derivation: Characteristic &1 does not exist in op. concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE268 indicates an issue with the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) derivation process. Specifically, it means that a characteristic that is expected to be present in the operating concern does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the operating concern specified (&2). This could happen if the characteristic was not included during the configuration of the operating concern or if it was deleted or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the operating concern may not align with the data being processed, leading to the system not finding the expected characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP (Transaction code: KEA0).
  Verify that the characteristic in question is defined and active in the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed missing, you may need to add it to the operating concern. This typically involves modifying the operating concern configuration and ensuring that the characteristic is included in the relevant data structures.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Strategy:
  
  Check the derivation strategy in the CO-PA settings (Transaction code: KE4I) to ensure that the derivation rules are correctly set up and that they reference the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data being processed. Ensure that all necessary master data and transaction data are complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA configuration for any specific guidance on the characteristics and their usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA0: Configuration of Operating Concern
  KE4I: Maintain Derivation Strategy
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CO-PA characteristics and derivation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KE268 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.