How To Fix KH223 - No comment exists for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 223

• Message text: No comment exists for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

No comment exists for characteristic &V1&.

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?

You can maintain one by choosing "Tools -> Comments -> Maintain".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH223 - No comment exists for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KH223 ("No comment exists for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas. This error indicates that there is an attempt to access a comment or description for a characteristic that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Comments: The primary cause of this error is that a comment or description for the specified characteristic has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not being able to find the expected comment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Comments: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can manage characteristics (e.g., transaction KE52 for CO-PA).
  Check if the characteristic in question has a comment associated with it. If not, create a new comment for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Definition:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for CO-PA or the relevant module.
  If the characteristic is not defined, you may need to create it or correct its definition.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit comments for characteristics. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the characteristics and comments in the relevant controlling area. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics and comments in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE52 (Change Characteristics) and KE53 (Display Characteristics) for managing characteristics in CO-PA.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH223 error and ensure that the necessary comments for characteristics are properly maintained in your SAP system.