How To Fix KE898 - Characteristic or value field already exists in another field catalog

KE898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Characteristic or value field already exists in another field catalog

MESS TEXT: Characteristic or value field already exists in
another field catalog

What causes this issue?

The characteristic or value field &V1& cannot be created again because
it already exists in another field catalog.
The characteristic or value field &V1& is intended for a bank operating
concern and therefore cannot be used for a standard operating concern.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use a different name for your characteristic or value field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE898 - Characteristic or value field already exists in another field catalog ?

  The SAP error message KE898 ("Characteristic or value field already exists in another field catalog") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a field catalog for a report or a data structure, and the characteristic or value field you are trying to use is already defined in another field catalog.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The characteristic or value field you are trying to add is already defined in another field catalog. SAP does not allow the same field to be included in multiple catalogs to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the field catalog settings, leading to an attempt to add a field that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Field Catalogs: Review the existing field catalogs to see if the characteristic or value field is already included. You can do this by navigating to the relevant