How To Fix KE565 - Characteristic group & contains no rows -> cannot be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Characteristic group & contains no rows -> cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

The characteristic group must contain at least one row before you can
save it.

How to fix this error?

Add rows or delete characteristic group <ZH>&V1&</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE565 - Characteristic group & contains no rows -> cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message KE565 indicates that a characteristic group in the Controlling (CO) module does not contain any rows, which prevents the saving of the data. This typically occurs when you are trying to save a characteristic group that is expected to have associated characteristics or values, but it is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Characteristic Group: The characteristic group you are trying to save does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic group was not properly set up or linked to the necessary characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the characteristics may not have been added to the group, leading to an empty state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group: Go to the characteristic group in the SAP system and verify if it contains any characteristics. If it is empty, you need to add the necessary characteristics.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KES1 for creating a characteristic group) and ensure that the group has the required characteristics assigned.
  
  
  
  Add Characteristics: If the group is indeed empty, you can add characteristics by:
  
  Using the transaction code for maintaining characteristic groups (e.g., KES1 or KES2).
  Selecting the appropriate characteristics from the available list and assigning them to the group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, review the settings in the Controlling module to ensure that the characteristic groups are set up correctly and linked to the appropriate master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristic groups and their configurations.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristic groups and that there are no restrictions preventing you from saving changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KES1 (Create Characteristic Group), KES2 (Change Characteristic Group), and KES3 (Display Characteristic Group).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE565 error and successfully save your characteristic group in SAP.