How To Fix KU319 - Characteristic with reference to table & must begin with &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Characteristic with reference to table & must begin with &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to assign to class SAP_KKR_CLASS a characteristic
that points to table <ZH>KKRAMERK</>. However, the name of the
characteristic does not begin with <ZH>SAP_KKR_</> as is required.
Object characteristics must be maintained in the appropriate
transaction in Customizing for Controlling.

System Response

The characteristic could not be assigned to the class.

How to fix this error?

Maintain object characteristics with the appropriate transactions in
Customizing for Controlling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU319 - Characteristic with reference to table & must begin with & ?

  The SAP error message KU319 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the context of variant configuration. Specifically, the error message states that a characteristic must begin with a certain character or string, which is defined by the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A characteristic is defined in a way that does not meet the naming conventions or requirements set by the system.
  The characteristic is expected to start with a specific prefix or character, but it does not.
  There may be a configuration or data entry error where the characteristic was incorrectly defined or entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU319 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the definition of the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic name starts with the required prefix or character as specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Name:
  
  If the characteristic name does not comply with the naming convention, modify it to start with the required character or string.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the variant configuration (transaction code CU01 for creating a configuration profile or CU02 for changing it).
  Ensure that all characteristics used in the configuration are correctly defined and comply with the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a dependency, ensure that the dependency logic does not conflict with the naming requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding naming conventions for characteristics in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU319 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly defined in the SAP system.