How To Fix KE0C232 - If possible, reduce the char. values in the exception for char. "&1"

KE0C232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: If possible, reduce the char. values in the exception for char. "&1"

What causes this issue?

SAP recommends maintaining a maximum of 5 characteristic values in an
exception. It is not considered practical to maintain any greater
number. However, the number of characteristic values maintained in the
exception exceeds the recommended amount. Note that the effect an
exception has on system performance is proportional to the complexity
of the exception. For this reason, it is advisable to keep exceptions
as simple as possible.

System Response

This message is just a reminder. The data can still be saved in the
current state.

How to fix this error?

Choose "CONTINUE" if you still want to save the maintained settings in
spite of the above reminder. Otherwise choose "CANCEL" and change your
settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C232 - If possible, reduce the char. values in the exception for char. "&1" ?

  The SAP error message KE0C232 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves characteristics (char.) in a CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) context. The error indicates that the character value for a specific characteristic is too long or exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KE0C232 is triggered when the value assigned to a characteristic exceeds the maximum length defined for that characteristic in the system. Each characteristic in CO-PA has a predefined length, and if the data being processed exceeds this length, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: The error message will specify which characteristic (indicated by "&1") is causing the issue. Make a note of this characteristic.
  
  
  Check Characteristic Length: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant