How To Fix KE400 - Value for characteristic & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Value for characteristic & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Value &V2& does not exist for characteristic &V1&.

System Response

The transaction is still executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE400 - Value for characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE400 ("Value for characteristic & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post or analyze data that references a characteristic value that has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating master data, or when executing reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The specific characteristic value you are trying to use in your transaction or report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the CO-PA settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the master data tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant characteristic in the CO-PA configuration and verify if the value you are trying to use exists.
  You can check this in the transaction code KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) or KE54 (Display Profitability Segment).
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Values:
  
  If the value is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can be done through the transaction code KE51 (Create Profitability Segment) or by maintaining the characteristic values in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the CO-PA settings. You can check this in the configuration menu under:
  
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Define Characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured. This can help identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic values. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific characteristic and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profitability Segment
  KE52: Change Profitability Segment
  KE54: Display Profitability Segment
  KE30: Report for Profitability Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE400 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.