How To Fix KE_CHACO139 - Activate the characteristic value check for operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Activate the characteristic value check for operating concern &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected the following couple of options:
Call Up Derivation in New Active Operating Concern
Check Characteristics in New Active Operating Concern
For derived characteristic values to be checked as well, the indicator
<LS>Check</> (TKEB-CHAR_CHECK) must be set in table TKEB. However, this
indicator is initial for operating concern &V1& in client &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Call up the view V_TKEB_CHK in transaction SM30 and set the indicator
<LS>Check</> to <ZH>on</> for operating concern &V1&.

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_CHACO139 - Activate the characteristic value check for operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO139 indicates that the characteristic value check for an operating concern is not activated. This check is essential for ensuring that the characteristic values used in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) are valid and consistent.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that requires the characteristic value check to be activated for a specific operating concern, but it has not been set up in the system. This can happen during configuration or when trying to execute certain transactions related to CO-PA.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the characteristic value check for the specified operating concern. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling (CO) -> Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) -> Master Data -> Characteristics -> Define Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Select the Operating Concern:
  
  Identify the operating concern for which you want to activate the characteristic value check.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic Value Check:
  
  In the configuration settings for the operating concern, look for the option to activate the characteristic value check.
  Ensure that the checkbox for "Activate Characteristic Value Check" is selected.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After activation, perform the operation that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KEA0 (to maintain operating concerns) or KEI0 (to maintain characteristics) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring CO-PA and managing characteristic values.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to the production environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO-PA functional team for further assistance.