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

KE387 - Overview

• 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