How To Fix KH625 - Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in table "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in table "&2"

What causes this issue?

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?

Maintain the characteristic values with the corresponding transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH625 - Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in table "&2" ?

  The SAP error message KH625 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as "&1") is not currently maintained in the specified table (denoted as "&2"). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined or maintained in the relevant table. This could happen if the characteristic was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the system may be inconsistent, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., KEA0 for CO-PA) and check if the characteristic is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction KEA0 (for CO-PA) or the relevant transaction for your specific module to maintain the characteristics.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the appropriate tables.
  
  
  
  Review Table Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the table mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the characteristic is included in the table structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added or modified in a development environment, ensure that the changes have been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and table to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the characteristic in the specified table.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA0, KE4S, or others related to CO-PA and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KH625 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.