How To Fix KE0C220 - Characteristic "&1" is being deleted

KE0C220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" is being deleted

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KE0C220 - Details

• The SAP error message KE0C220 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by "&1") is being deleted in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This message typically arises when there is an attempt to delete a characteristic that is still in use or has dependencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The characteristic you are trying to delete is still being used in existing reports, data structures, or configurations.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion of characteristics that could compromise the integrity of the data or reporting structures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings or customizations that are preventing the deletion of the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deleting a characteristic, check if it is being used in any reports, queries, or data structures. You can do this by reviewing the relevant configurations in the CO-PA module.
  Remove Usage: If the characteristic is in use, you will need to remove it from any reports or