How To Fix KE428 - Characteristic value & is not valid

KE428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Characteristic value & is not valid

What causes this issue?

The validation check for characteristic value &V1& showed that this
value does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a permitted value (F4) or define the characteristic value in the
applicable check table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE428 - Characteristic value & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message KE428 ("Characteristic value & is not valid") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post or process data that includes a characteristic value that is not recognized or is invalid for the specific configuration of your system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific characteristic.
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic value may not have been defined in the relevant master data (e.g., in the characteristic value table).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics in CO-PA may not be set up correctly, leading to the rejection of certain values.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect values being entered during data entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do