How To Fix KE668 - Field &1 of table &2 is not in the field catalog TKEF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Field &1 of table &2 is not in the field catalog TKEF

What causes this issue?

The field &V1& in table &V2& is not contained in field catalog TKEF.

System Response

The systed inserted the field in the field catalog. However, the entry
may be incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE668 - Field &1 of table &2 is not in the field catalog TKEF ?

  The SAP error message KE668 indicates that a specific field in a table is not included in the field catalog for the specified table. This error typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module transactions, particularly when dealing with reports or data extraction that involves the CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field referenced in the error message is not defined in the field catalog (TKEF) for the specified table. This can happen if the field is newly added or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications that reference fields not included in the standard field catalog, this error may occur.
  Data Extraction Issues: When trying to extract data for reporting or analysis, if the field is not part of the expected structure, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE668 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table TKEF to see if the field in question is included in the field catalog.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Update Field Catalog:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can update the field catalog to include the missing field. This typically involves modifying the configuration in the CO-PA settings.
  Use transaction KEA0 (for CO-PA) to check the settings and ensure that the field is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is triggered by custom code or reports, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct fields and that those fields are included in the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  KEA0: CO-PA Configuration
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TKEF: Field Catalog for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on field catalog issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE668 error and implement a solution to resolve it.