How To Fix KE424 - Characteristic & does not exist in operating concern &


KE424 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 424

  • Message text: Characteristic & does not exist in operating concern &

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  • What causes this issue?

    In screen structure &V3&, which determines the sequence of
    characteristics on the screen where you enter the profitability
    segments, an entry was made for characteristic &V1&. This characteristic
    does not exist in operating concern &V2&.

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain screen structure &V3& for the characteristics screen in
    operating concern &V2&. You do this in CO-PA Customizing.
    <DS:TRAN.KEPA>Proceed</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KE424 - Details

  • The SAP error message KE424 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use does not exist in the specified operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are attempting to post or analyze data that references a characteristic that has not been defined in the operating concern you are working with.
    
    Cause: Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use (e.g., a specific segment, product, or customer) has not been defined in the operating concern. Incorrect Operating Concern: You may be referencing the wrong operating concern where the characteristic is not available.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the operating concern or the characteristics assigned to it.
    Solution: Check Operating Concern Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP). Verify that the characteristic in question is indeed defined for the operating concern you are using. Define Missing Characteristics: If the

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