How To Fix KE0C133 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 (&3)

What causes this issue?

The characteristic "&V2&" ("&V3&") should be posted to Profitability
Analysis (CO-PA). When the system checked the entries, it was
established that the transferred characteristic value ("&V1&") is not
valid in CO-PA.

System Response

The data is not consistent and therefore cannot be transferred to
CO-PA.

How to fix this error?

With the function <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKES1>Maintain Characteristic
Values</>, you can add characteristic values to those that are valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C133 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message KE0C133 indicates that a characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist for the specified characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are working with characteristics in CO-PA, such as when you are trying to assign or analyze data related to profitability segments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic you are referencing may not be correctly set up or may not be relevant for the data you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the characteristic value or characteristic name you are using.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check if the characteristic value exists for the specified characteristic.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KEA0 to check the configuration of the characteristics in CO-PA.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the characteristic in question. Ensure that all necessary values are maintained.
  Use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) to review and update profitability segments.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typographical errors in the characteristic or value.
  Ensure that the data being processed is consistent with the defined characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and KE52 (Change Profitability Segment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Profitability Analysis to understand how characteristics and values are defined and used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.