How To Fix KE780 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& does not exist in the check table for
characteristic &V2&.

System Response

The system rejected your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter another value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE780 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE780 indicates that a characteristic value specified in a report or transaction does not exist for the given characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This typically occurs when you are trying to analyze or report on data that references a characteristic value that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the master data for the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the values may not have been maintained.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the characteristic value being referenced.
  Data Deletion: The characteristic value might have been deleted or is no longer valid in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction KE52 for characteristics) and verify if the characteristic value exists for the specified characteristic.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic value is missing, you can add it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., KE52 for maintaining characteristics).
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the relevant operating concern.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) to ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the data in the system is consistent and that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing characteristics and values in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52: Change Characteristics
  KE53: Display Characteristics
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE780 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly maintained in your SAP system.