How To Fix KE1_XI_PROXY006 - ID &1 has incorrect format (<> Controlling Area(CHAR4) PrCtr Grp(CHAR10))

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE1_XI_PROXY - Message Class for KE1_XI_PROXY

• Message number: 006

• Message text: ID &1 has incorrect format (<> Controlling Area(CHAR4) PrCtr Grp(CHAR10))

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE1_XI_PROXY006 - ID &1 has incorrect format (<> Controlling Area(CHAR4) PrCtr Grp(CHAR10)) ?

  The SAP error message KE1_XI_PROXY006 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the ID being used in a controlling area or profit center group context. Specifically, it suggests that the ID provided does not conform to the expected character lengths for the controlling area (CHAR4) and profit center group (CHAR10).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The ID provided for the controlling area or profit center group does not match the required character length. For example, the controlling area should be exactly 4 characters long, and the profit center group should be exactly 10 characters long.
  Invalid Characters: The ID may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in the respective fields.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the ID.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area or profit center group may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ID Length: Ensure that the controlling area ID is exactly 4 characters long and the profit center group ID is exactly 10 characters long.
  Validate Characters: Make sure that the IDs do not contain any special characters or spaces that are not permitted.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was a typographical error, correct the ID and try again.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the controlling area and profit center group are set up correctly.
  Use Valid IDs: If you are unsure about the valid IDs, you can look them up in the SAP system using transaction codes like OKKP for controlling areas or KE52 for profit center groups.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OKKP - Controlling Area Configuration
  KE52 - Change Profit Center Group
  KE51 - Create Profit Center Group
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling areas and profit center groups.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for more details on the error, which may provide additional context or related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the IDs used in your SAP transactions are in the correct format.