How To Fix KM848 - Derived value &3 entered for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Derived value &3 entered for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM848 - Derived value &3 entered for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM848, which states "Derived value &3 entered for characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where characteristics and values are derived based on certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a derived value has been entered for a characteristic that does not allow for such a value. In SAP, characteristics are attributes that describe the data, and derived values are those that are calculated based on other values or characteristics. The error suggests that the system has encountered a situation where a derived value is not valid for the specified characteristic.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured to accept derived values.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have manually entered a derived value that is not permissible for the characteristic.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master