How To Fix KX142 - Errors occurred for certain charact. -> Further processing required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Errors occurred for certain charact. -> Further processing required

What causes this issue?

Maintenance routines could not be generated for several characteristics
in the field catalog.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Execute program RKCCOMD0 to create a detailed error log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX142 - Errors occurred for certain charact. -> Further processing required ?

  The SAP error message KX142, which states "Errors occurred for certain characteristics -> Further processing required," typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when dealing with characteristics in various SAP modules. This error indicates that there are issues with the characteristics that are being processed, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the transaction or report may not be defined or may be missing in the master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics, such as incorrect values or formats.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics in the relevant module may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process certain characteristics.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristics in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all required master data is complete and accurate. Check for missing or incorrect entries related to the characteristics.
  Review Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the data to identify and correct any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the characteristics in question.
  Error Log Review: Check the error logs for more detailed information about the specific characteristics that are causing the error. This can provide insights into what needs to be corrected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module and error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KE24 (for CO-PA line item display) to analyze the data and identify issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KX142 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.