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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 424

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

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.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE424 - Characteristic & does not exist in operating concern & ?

  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 characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the operating concern. This can be done in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  Use Transaction code: KEA0 to define characteristics for the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering or processing is correctly referencing the intended operating concern and that the characteristic is valid for that concern.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the system has recently undergone changes or transports, ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO-PA functional team for any specific configurations or requirements related to your operating concern.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Configuration of Operating Concerns
  KEA0: Define Characteristics for Operating Concerns
  KE4S: Display Profitability Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the operating concern settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.