How To Fix KE0C148 - No exception can be maintained for characteristic "&1". See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No exception can be maintained for characteristic "&1". See long text

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain exceptions for a characteristic that has been
excluded from use as a segment-level characteristic or that is used as
a fixed characteristic in Profitability Analysis. No exceptions can be
maintained for this characteristic.

System Response

Under the current settings for segment-level characteristics, it is not
possible to call up exception maintenance for characteristic "&V1&".

How to fix this error?

Check the segment-level characteristics settings for characteristic "
&V1&" and make any necessary changes. You should be aware of the
effects (described in the Customizing documentation) that the
retrospective activation of segment-level characteristics can have on
how your reporting data is updated and analyzed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C148 - No exception can be maintained for characteristic "&1". See long text ?

  The SAP error message KE0C148 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining exceptions for a characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The message typically arises when you attempt to define or maintain exceptions for a characteristic that does not support this functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to maintain exceptions for is not designed to allow exceptions. This can happen if the characteristic is a standard one that does not support exception handling.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the maintenance of exceptions for certain characteristics.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain exceptions for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify if the characteristic you are trying to maintain exceptions for is indeed designed to support exceptions. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and check the settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that exceptions are allowed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific characteristic to understand its capabilities and limitations regarding exceptions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exceptions. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEO1 (Create Profitability Segment) or KEO2 (Change Profitability Segment) to manage characteristics and exceptions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides more context. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function in SAP to display the long text.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.