How To Fix KE0C221 - Char. "&1" is deactivated for account-based + costing-based Prof.Analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Char. "&1" is deactivated for account-based + costing-based Prof.Analysis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C221 - Char. "&1" is deactivated for account-based + costing-based Prof.Analysis ?

  The SAP error message KE0C221 indicates that a characteristic (denoted by "&1") is deactivated for account-based and costing-based Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a report or analysis that has not been activated or is not available for the specified type of Profitability Analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has been deactivated in the configuration settings for either account-based or costing-based CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be included in the relevant CO-PA configuration settings, or it may not be assigned to the correct operating concern.
  Data Structure Changes: Changes in the data structure or configuration of CO-PA may have led to the characteristic being unavailable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: KEA5 for account-based or KEA0 for costing-based).
  Verify if the characteristic in question is activated for the relevant operating concern.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is deactivated, you can activate it by selecting the characteristic and enabling it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concern Settings:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct operating concern. You can check this in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its usage in CO-PA to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the report or analysis again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Configuration for Account-Based CO-PA
  KEA0: Configuration for Costing-Based CO-PA
  KEU5: Change Characteristics for Account-Based CO-PA
  KEU0: Change Characteristics for Costing-Based CO-PA
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the characteristic or the error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about making changes, it may be beneficial to consult with a functional consultant who specializes in CO-PA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE0C221 error and successfully utilize the characteristic in your Profitability Analysis.