How To Fix KE0C217 - Exceptions to characteristic &1 still exist

KE0C217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Exceptions to characteristic &1 still exist

What causes this issue?

Although characteristic "&V1&" should not be used in the creation of
profitability segments, you defined exceptions for it.

System Response

The data could not be saved in its current state.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use this characteristic in the creation of profitability
segments, you need to delete the exceptions maintained for it before
saving the changes. This occurs automatically if you confirm this
message by choosing "CONTINUE".
If you choose "CANCEL", the changes are not saved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C217 - Exceptions to characteristic &1 still exist ?

  The SAP error message KE0C217, which states "Exceptions to characteristic &1 still exist," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or perform a task that involves characteristics that have exceptions defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are exceptions defined for a characteristic (e.g., a specific product, region, or customer) that have not been resolved or addressed. This can happen if:
  
  Incomplete Data: The data for the characteristic in question is incomplete or not properly maintained.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the characteristic correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings and review the characteristics that are causing the issue. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Exception