How To Fix KN012 - Table &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Table &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN012 - Table &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message KN012 ("Table &1 not maintained") typically indicates that a specific table related to customer master data is not properly maintained or configured in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or update customer records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The relevant table for customer master data (e.g., KNA1 for general data, KNB1 for company code data, or KNVV for sales area data) is not maintained for the specific customer or company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data in the specified table.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Maintenance: Verify that the relevant customer master data tables are properly maintained. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD01, XD02, XD03).
  Ensuring that the necessary data is entered for the customer in the required views (general data, company code data, sales area data).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for customer master data and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create or modify customer master data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the customer master data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction SE16 to view the relevant tables and check for missing entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01 - Create Customer (Centrally)
  XD02 - Change Customer (Centrally)
  XD03 - Display Customer (Centrally)
  SE16 - Data Browser (to view table contents)
  SPRO - Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNA1 - General Data in Customer Master
  KNB1 - Company Code Data in Customer Master
  KNVV - Sales Area Data in Customer Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KN012 error message in SAP.