How To Fix KE0C222 - Char. "&1" is deactivated for account-based Profitability Analysis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C222 - Char. "&1" is deactivated for account-based Profitability Analysis ?

  The SAP error message KE0C222 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as "&1") is deactivated for account-based Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires a characteristic that has not been activated in the configuration for account-based CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your report or analysis is not activated for account-based CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not include the characteristic for account-based profitability analysis.
  Data Model Mismatch: The data model being used may not align with the characteristics that are activated for account-based CO-PA.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for CO-PA.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based > Define Characteristics.
  Check if the characteristic in question is activated. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is deactivated, you can activate it by selecting it and changing its status to active.
  Ensure that you save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data sources feeding into your profitability analysis are correctly configured to include the activated characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the report or transaction that generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for reporting in CO-PA) and KE24 (for displaying line items).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring account-based CO-PA and managing characteristics.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in CO-PA configurations.