How To Fix KE0C226 - The exception "&1 = &2" is deleted for characteristic "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: The exception "&1 = &2" is deleted for characteristic "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C226 - The exception "&1 = &2" is deleted for characteristic "&3" ?

  The SAP error message KE0C226 indicates that a specific exception for a characteristic in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) has been deleted. This message typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the data or configuration related to characteristics used in CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Exception: The exception that was previously defined for a characteristic has been deleted, which means that the system can no longer find the necessary data to process the request.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of characteristics or the data model may lead to this error if the exceptions are not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for an exception that no longer exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the characteristics in CO-PA. Ensure that all necessary exceptions are defined and that none have been inadvertently deleted.
  Recreate Exceptions: If an exception has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that all characteristics and exceptions are correctly defined and that there are no missing links.
  Review Change Logs: If possible, check the change logs to see if any recent changes were made that could have led to the deletion of the exception.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and the specific characteristics you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA planning) or KE30 (for CO-PA reports) to analyze the data and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KE0C226 error and implement a solution to resolve it.