How To Fix KG067 - Characteristic group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Characteristic group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Characteristic group <ZH>&v1&</> is defined as available for plan
version <ZH>&v2&</> for defining profitability segments. However, this
characteristic group has not been created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create characteristic group &v1&.
<DS:TRAN.KEPA>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG067 - Characteristic group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KG067, which states "Characteristic group & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where characteristic groups are utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Group: The characteristic group specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic group name or the group not being created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic group may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group: Verify that the characteristic group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code KEA5 (for CO-PA) to check the characteristic groups.
  Ensure that the name of the characteristic group is correctly spelled and matches what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Characteristic Group: If the characteristic group does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code KEA1 to create a new characteristic group if necessary.
  Ensure that all required settings and attributes are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the characteristic group was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the characteristic groups in your specific SAP implementation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA1, KEA5, and KEDR for managing characteristic groups and their settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.