How To Fix KH288 - Characteristic & is no longer in the field catalog and will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Characteristic & is no longer in the field catalog and will be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1&, which you selected for the report, no longer exists
due to a change in the data basis.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& will automatically be deleted from the report.

How to fix this error?

Since the report no longer exists in its original version, you should
check the entire structure.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH288 - Characteristic & is no longer in the field catalog and will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KH288 indicates that a characteristic is no longer available in the field catalog and will be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and can affect various functionalities, such as reporting or planning.
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Changes: The characteristic in question has been removed from the field catalog, which is a list of fields that can be used in reports or planning layouts.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or configuration may have led to the characteristic being deprecated or replaced.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or developments that reference this characteristic, they may be affected by its removal.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog: Verify the field catalog to confirm that the characteristic is indeed missing. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Update Reports/Layouts: If you have reports or layouts that reference the characteristic, you will need to update them to either remove the reference or replace it with a valid characteristic.
  Reconfigure Settings: If the characteristic is essential for your business processes, you may need to reconfigure your settings to include it again, if possible.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using to understand any changes that may have led to this issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEB0 (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA data) to manage characteristics and field catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on changes to characteristics in your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the affected reports or functionalities to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KH288 error and ensure that your SAP environment continues to function smoothly.