How To Fix KH881 - Characteristic &1, item &2: Table &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Characteristic &1, item &2: Table &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH881 - Characteristic &1, item &2: Table &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KH881 indicates that a specific characteristic or item is referencing a table that does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and can be related to various functionalities, such as Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table: The specified table in the error message does not exist in the database. This could be due to a configuration issue, a missing transport, or an incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic or item may be incorrectly configured to reference a non-existent table.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the required table may not have been included or properly activated.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may exist in the production environment but not in the development system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table mentioned in the error message exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for the table.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic or item in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the appropriate table.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  Recreate the Table: If the table is indeed missing and should exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if applicable.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) can be useful for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message KH881. You can search for the error message in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.