How To Fix KE387 - Profitability segment number & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Profitability segment number & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Profitability segment &V1& 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.

How to fix this error?

Enter the characteristics that form the profitability segment directly
on the CO-PA assignment screen. To display this screen, select the
field next to the profitability segment number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE387 - Profitability segment number & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE387, which states "Profitability segment number & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a profitability segment that is referenced in a transaction or report. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Profitability Segment: The profitability segment number referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or missing master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Profitability Analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in segment identification.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The profitability segment may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Posting: The document being processed may not have been posted correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the profitability segment data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profitability segment data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profitability Segment: Verify that the profitability segment number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data in the CO-PA module.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for Profitability Analysis is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for characteristics and value fields.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the profitability segment data.
  
  
  Repost Documents: If the issue is related to incorrect document postings, consider reposting the documents to ensure they are correctly linked to the profitability segments.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the profitability segment data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) or KE24 (Display Line Items) to analyze profitability segments and related data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE387 error and implement a solution to resolve it.