How To Fix KH853 - Entry "&" in table T237 contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Entry "&" in table T237 contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH853 - Entry "&" in table T237 contains errors ?

  The SAP error message KH853 indicates that there is an issue with an entry in the table T237, which is related to the configuration of the costing variant in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration settings for the costing variant.
  Cause:
  The error message KH853 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured, leading to missing or incorrect entries in table T237.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the costing variant, such as incorrect settings for valuation classes, cost elements, or other related parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error KH853, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in the SAP system (Transaction code OKKN).
  Verify that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Table T237:
  
  Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table T237.
  Look for the specific entry indicated in the error message (the "&" will be replaced with the actual entry number).
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Correct Errors:
  
  If you find any errors or inconsistencies in the configuration or data, correct them accordingly.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the costing variant are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually correct the entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring costing variants and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the costing variant to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OKKN (Costing Variants), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KH853 error message in your SAP system.