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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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&".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C147 - Characteristic combination "&1" is invalid ?

  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 Data: Verify that the characteristic combination you are trying to use exists in the master data. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like KE52 (for characteristics) or KE54 (for value fields).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for CO-PA is set up correctly. You can check the settings in the configuration menu under Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Define Characteristics.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data. You can use transaction KE4S to check for inconsistencies in CO-PA.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic combination. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their valid combinations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE52, KE54, and KE4S.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to CO-PA to better understand how characteristics and combinations work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.