How To Fix KE401 - Foreign key relationship for field & is incorrect

KE401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Foreign key relationship for field & is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The foreign key connection for field &V1& of Table &V2& is incorrect.
The check table &V2& and check field &V3& are entered in the field
catalog TKEF.

System Response

Transaction/program abended.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to reorganize the field catalog. This
is done using the program RKEREOFC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE401 - Foreign key relationship for field & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message KE401 indicates that there is an issue with a foreign key relationship for a specific field in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data that violates the foreign key constraints defined in the system.
  Cause of KE401 Error
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that the data being entered does not match the expected values in the related tables. For example, if you are trying to post a cost center that does not exist in the master data, this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be created or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the related settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations