How To Fix KE0C147 - Characteristic combination "&1" is invalid

KE0C147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Characteristic combination "&1" is invalid

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V2&" ("&V3&") is dependent on another characteristic
and it is to be updated in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). A check that
was performed on your entries found that the characteristic values
combination "&V1&" is not valid for characteristics that are dependent
on each other.

System Response

The data is not consistent and hence is not transferred to CO-PA.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid characteristic values combination, or use the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKES1>Maintain Characteristic Values</> function
to add the desired characteristic value to the characteristic values
valid for characteristic "&V2&".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE0C147 - Details

• The SAP error message KE0C147, which states "Characteristic combination '&1' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to analyze or report on characteristics that do not form a valid combination in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing master data, incorrect configuration, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic combination you are trying to use may not exist in the master data. For example, if you are trying to analyze a combination of product and customer that has not been defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics in CO-PA may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid combinations.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic values or incorrect assignments.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic combinations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master