How To Fix KE_CHACO013 - Field &1 no longer exists in operating concern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Field &1 no longer exists in operating concern &2

MESS TEXT: Field &1 no longer exists in operating concern &2

What causes this issue?

The assignment between field &V3& from operating concern &V4& and field
&V1& from operating concern &V2& was deleted. However, field &V1& no
longer exists in operating concern &V2&. It has probably been deleted
from operating concern &V2&.

System Response

The assignment will be deleted, but field &V1& is no longer available
for assignment.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO013 - Field &1 no longer exists in operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO013 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) no longer exists in the operating concern (denoted as &2) you are trying to access or work with in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the area of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  Cause:
  
  Field Deletion: The field you are trying to use has been deleted or is no longer part of the data structure in the operating concern. This can happen due to changes in the configuration or updates to the operating concern.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the operating concern, such as modifications in the characteristics or key figures, can lead to this error if the field is referenced in reports, queries, or other configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify if the field in question still exists in the operating concern. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP.
  Update Queries/Reports: If the field has been removed intentionally, you will need to update any queries, reports, or programs that reference this field to remove or replace it with an appropriate alternative.
  Reconfigure Operating Concern: If the field is essential, you may need to reconfigure the operating concern to include the field again, if possible.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the operating concern to understand why the field was removed and if there are recommended alternatives.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Operating Concern) or KEA0 (Define Operating Concern) to check the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.