How To Fix KE429 - Characteristic & does not exist in operating concern &


KE429 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 429

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

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  • What causes this issue?

    The characteristic "&V1&" has not been defined in operating concern
    &V2&.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter a valid characteristic. Use the "Possible entries"
    function.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KE429 - Details

  • The SAP error message KE429 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 associated with 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 included in the operating concern. Define Missing Characteristics: If the characteristic is indeed missing,

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