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

KE268 - Overview

• 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: