How To Fix KX119 - There is no master data for this characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 119

• Message text: There is no master data for this characteristic

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the characteristic values first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX119 - There is no master data for this characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KX119, which states "There is no master data for this characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to use a characteristic in a report or analysis that does not have any associated master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when using characteristics in planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have any master data entries in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic has not been defined in the master data tables.
  The relevant master data has not been created or activated.
  The data might have been deleted or not yet uploaded.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, leading to a lack of data.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using data from an external source or during a data migration, there may have been issues in transferring the relevant master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and check if the master data for the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Master Data:
  
  If the master data is missing, create the necessary entries using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics, KE52 for CO-PA).
  Ensure that the data is correctly populated and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the characteristic in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly linked to the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data transfer issues, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristic and its master data requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic), KE52 (Change Profitability Segment), and KE30 (Report for CO-PA).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX119 error and ensure that the necessary master data is available for the characteristic in question.