How To Fix KE466 - No characteristic can be assigned to table &1, data element &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: No characteristic can be assigned to table &1, data element &2

What causes this issue?

No field name (TKEA2-CHARACNAME) for the corresponding characteristic
can be determined for the data records in table TKEA2 with the field
values: Table (TKEA2-TABNAME) &V1& and data element (TKEA2-KOMABNAME)
&V2&.

System Response

These data records in table TKEA2 will not be converted, i.e. the field
TKEA2-CHARACNAME will not be filled.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE466 - No characteristic can be assigned to table &1, data element &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE466 ("No characteristic can be assigned to table &1, data element &2") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics to a specific table or data element. This error can arise during various activities, such as when trying to create or modify a data structure, or when working with CO-related reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error often indicates that the system cannot find a valid characteristic that can be assigned to the specified table or data element. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete setup in the CO module.
  Incorrect Data Element: The data element specified may not be compatible with the table in question, or it may not have been defined correctly in the system.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be properly aligned with the standard SAP configurations, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the CO module to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant tables and data elements.
  Data Element Verification: Verify that the data element mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11). Ensure that it is compatible with the table you are working with.
  Reassign Characteristics: If characteristics are missing, you may need to reassign or create new characteristics that can be linked to the specified table.
  Transport Requests: If this issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or KEA0 (CO-PA) to investigate the data elements and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for KE466 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in the CO module for further assistance.