How To Fix KE0C233 - Exceptions exist for &1 characteristics

KE0C233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Exceptions exist for &1 characteristics

What causes this issue?

SAP recommends defining exceptions for a maximum of 3 characteristics.
It is not considered practical to define a greater number. However, the
number of characteristics for which you have defined exceptions exceeds
the recommended amount. Note that the number of exceptions you define
affects the performance of your system. For this reason, you should
define as few exceptions as possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If, in spite of the above recommendation, you still want to save the
settings as you defined them, confirm this message by choosing
"CONTINUE". Otherwise choose "<ZH>CANCEL</>" and change your settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C233 - Exceptions exist for &1 characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KE0C233, which states "Exceptions exist for &1 characteristics," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves characteristics that have exceptions defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are exceptions defined for the characteristic specified in the message (represented by &1). Exceptions in CO-PA are used to define specific conditions under which certain data should be excluded or treated differently in reports. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The characteristic may not have the necessary data or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the CO-PA settings may not align with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C233 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic: Identify the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Review its configuration and