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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field you are trying to access is indeed defined in the operating concern. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP.
  Review Operating Concern Configuration: Go to the configuration of the operating concern and ensure that all necessary fields are included and correctly defined.
  Recreate or Adjust Field: If the field is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the configuration to include it in the operating concern.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the transport of the data model changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEA0 (to maintain operating concerns) or KEI0 (to maintain characteristics) to check and modify the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide more context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.