How To Fix KE0C216 - The exceptions cannot be saved because characteristic "&1" is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The exceptions cannot be saved because characteristic "&1" is not used

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V1&" should not be used in the creation of
profitability segments. Consequently, it does not make sense to
maintain exceptions at the same time.

System Response

The entries you maintained could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want this characteristic to be involved in creating
profitability segments, delete the exceptions for characteristic "&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 KE0C216 - The exceptions cannot be saved because characteristic "&1" is not used ?

  The SAP error message KE0C216 indicates that there is an issue with saving exceptions in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) because a specific characteristic (denoted as "&1") is not being utilized in the current configuration or context. This typically occurs when you are trying to save exceptions for a characteristic that is not part of the data structure or is not included in the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not being used in the current CO-PA configuration. This could happen if the characteristic was removed from the data structure or if it was never included in the first place.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the CO-PA settings, where the characteristic is expected to be part of the data but is not defined correctly.
  Data Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data structure or characteristics in CO-PA, it may lead to this error if the changes were not properly reflected in the exception handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Usage: Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the CO-PA data structure. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the CO-PA module.
  Update Configuration: If the characteristic is not being used, you may need to either:
  
  Add the characteristic to the relevant data structure if it is required for your analysis.
  Remove any references to the characteristic in your exception handling if it is not needed.
  
  
  Review Exception Handling: Ensure that the exception handling logic is correctly set up to only include characteristics that are actively used in your CO-PA configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring characteristics in CO-PA and handling exceptions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEA0 (for CO-PA configuration) or KE0C (for managing exceptions) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the exceptions can now be saved without triggering the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in CO-PA for further assistance.