How To Fix KE_CHACO140 - Characteristic value check for operating concern &1 is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Characteristic value check for operating concern &1 is not activated

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO140 - Characteristic value check for operating concern &1 is not activated ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO140 indicates that the characteristic value check for a specific operating concern is not activated. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post or analyze data related to a specific operating concern that has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  
  Characteristic Value Check Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic value check for the specified operating concern has not been activated in the system. This means that the system is unable to validate the characteristic values against the defined settings for that operating concern.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the operating concern, such as missing or incorrect settings related to characteristics and value checks.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the operating concern was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or configured in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Characteristic Value Check:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling (CO) -> Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) -> Master Data -> Operating Concern -> Define Characteristics.
  Select the operating concern that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the characteristic value check and ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and that their value checks are properly configured.
  Review the settings for the operating concern to ensure that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the operating concern was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA configuration for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when posting or analyzing data related to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Operating Concern) or KE53 (Display Operating Concern) to view and modify the settings for the operating concern.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE_CHACO140 error and ensure that the characteristic value check for the operating concern is properly activated.