How To Fix KE423 - Characteristic group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Characteristic group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE423 - Characteristic group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE423 indicates that a characteristic group specified in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to use a characteristic group that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic Group: The characteristic group you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic group name or ID you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group.
  Configuration Changes: The characteristic group may have been deleted or modified in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group: Verify that the characteristic group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP:
  
  Go to Transaction KEA5 (for CO-PA) to check the characteristic groups.
  Ensure that the characteristic group you are trying to use is listed there.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristic Group: If the characteristic group does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  Use Transaction KEA1 to create a new characteristic group if necessary.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the group.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the spelling and format of the characteristic group name you are entering.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Review Configuration Changes: If the characteristic group was recently deleted or modified, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the changes and whether they can be reverted or adjusted.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA1 (Create Characteristic Group), KEA5 (Display Characteristic Group), and KEA2 (Change Characteristic Group).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to characteristic groups in CO-PA.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Profitability Analysis and characteristic groups for additional context and guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE423 error and ensure that the characteristic group is correctly defined and accessible in your SAP system.