How To Fix KE_CHACO016 - Field &1 does not exist in operating concern &2. See long text

KE_CHACO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist in operating concern &2. See long text

MESS TEXT:Field &1 does not exist in operating concern &2.

What causes this issue?

The current assignment between operating concerns &V2& and &V4& is
inconsistent. Field &V1& from operating concern &V2& should be assigned
to field &V3& from operating concern &V4&. However, field &V1& does not
exist in operating concern &V2&.

System Response

The structure of operating concern &V2& has changed. This means that
processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Execute program RKE_CHACO_FIELD_ASSIGNMENT, and then change or delete
this assignment.

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 KE_CHACO016 - Field &1 does not exist in operating concern &2. See long text ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO016 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified operating concern (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) when trying to access or manipulate data that references a field that is not defined in the operating concern.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field you are trying to access may not be defined in the operating concern. This could happen if the field was recently added or modified in the data model but not properly configured in the operating concern.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operating concern may not be set up correctly, or the field may have been deleted or renamed.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model (like adding or removing characteristics), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there