How To Fix KE0C203 - You cannot save the object because no receiver characteristic exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You cannot save the object because no receiver characteristic exists

What causes this issue?

The distribution profile &V1& cannot be saved because no receiver
characteristics have been maintained.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define the receiver characteristics to which the data should be
distributed in distribution profile &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C203 - You cannot save the object because no receiver characteristic exists ?

  The SAP error message KE0C203, which states "You cannot save the object because no receiver characteristic exists," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to save a characteristic or a configuration that requires a receiver characteristic to be defined.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Receiver Characteristics: The characteristic you are trying to save does not have a corresponding receiver characteristic defined in the system. In CO-PA, receiver characteristics are essential for the system to know how to allocate costs or revenues.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for the Profitability Analysis, particularly in the characteristics and value fields setup.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data or the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary relationships between characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Receiver Characteristics:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and verify that all necessary receiver characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to save has a corresponding receiver characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the CO-PA configuration (Transaction code: SPRO) and check the settings under "Controlling" -> "Profitability Analysis" -> "Account-Based" or "Costing-Based" depending on your setup.
  Ensure that all characteristics and value fields are correctly configured and linked.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If you find that a receiver characteristic is missing, you may need to create or maintain it. This can be done in the characteristics configuration section.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their relationships in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KE0C (for CO-PA), SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KE0C203 error in your SAP system.