How To Fix KE337 - Characteristic & must be renamed! Change valuation accordingly!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Characteristic & must be renamed! Change valuation accordingly!

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& had to be renamed due to a naming conflict in the
valuation tables. The new name is &V2&.
Characteristic &V1& is used in condition table A&V4& and access
sequence &V3& for valuation using conditions in CO-PA.

System Response

Valuation in CO-PA is no longer possible for this characteristic under
the former field name &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The valuation, i.e. the condition table A&V4& which uses this
characteristic, and access sequence &V3&, which accesses this condition
table, must be maintained for this characteristic under the field
name &V2&.

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

Do the following:
Create a new condition table for the characteristic in CO-PA
Customizing.
<DS:TRAN.KE4A>Proceed</>
Then use the ABAP Editor to create a program which reads the
condition records from the previous condition table A&V4& and enters
them in the new condition table.
<DS:TRAN.SE38>Proceed</>
Replace the old access sequence &V3& with a new access sequence
which accesses the new condition table.
<DS:TRAN.KE48>Proceed</>
Assign the new access sequence to the condition types which use
access sequence &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.KE47>Proceed</>
Carry out a test for the valuation.
Finally, delete the old condition table A&V4&.
Example:
You receive the message "Characteristic CUCLA needs to be renamed!
Adapt valuation accordingly!"
The long text tells you that condition table A610 and access sequence
ACUC need to be adapted, and that the new field name is RKE_CUCLA.
RESET N1
Proceed as follows:
Create condition table A610, which contains the characteristic CUCLA
(and perhaps others), again. Create a new condition table by
choosing the characteristic RKE_CUCLA (and any others used in A610)
from the field catalog. Generate the new condition table. The
system displays a message telling you that Table A687 has been
activated.
Next, copy the entries in Table A610 to the new Table A687. If you
look at the Tables A610 and A687 in the ABAP/4 Dictionary
(Transaction SE11), you should find the following structure, based
on our example:
Table A610 MANDT KAPPL KSCHL CUCLA DATBI DATAB KNUMH
Table A687 MANDT KAPPL KSCHL RKE_CUCLA DATBI DATAB KNUMH
A program for copying the entries might look like the following:
REPORT COPY_TAB.
TABLES: A610, A687.
SELECT * FROM A610 CLIENT SPECIFIED.
MOVE-CORRESPONDING A610 TO A687.
MOVE A610-CUCLA TO A687-RKE_CUCLA.
INSERT A687 CLIENT SPECIFIED.
ENDSELECT.
Access sequence ACUC used Table A610 up to now. Replace ACUC
with a new, equivalent access sequence ACU2, which accesses Table
A687.
Up to now the condition records were accessed using access sequence
ACUC for the conditions CT01 and CT02. Assign the new access
sequence ACU2 to conditions CT01 and CT02.
After carrying out these steps we can perform valuation again on the
basis of the characteristic CUCLA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE337 - Characteristic & must be renamed! Change valuation accordingly! ?

  The SAP error message KE337 indicates that there is a problem with a characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Specifically, it suggests that a characteristic must be renamed, and as a result, the valuation must be adjusted accordingly. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the naming conventions of characteristics used in CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The characteristic in question may have a name that conflicts with existing characteristics or does not adhere to the naming conventions set in the system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or configuration of CO-PA may have led to the need for renaming characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the characteristic names.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP.
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Rename the characteristic to ensure it adheres to the naming conventions and does not conflict with existing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Adjust Valuation:
  
  After renaming the characteristic, you may need to adjust the valuation settings associated with it.
  Ensure that any reports or analyses that use this characteristic are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or relationships that the characteristic has with other characteristics or data elements in CO-PA.
  Make sure that all related configurations are consistent with the new name.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform other team members about the updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA planning) or KE30 (for CO-PA reporting) to check the impact of the changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error.
  Consult SAP Help: The SAP Help Portal can provide detailed information on CO-PA configuration and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.