How To Fix KX188 - Characteristic values inserted but existing values not reinserted

KX188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Characteristic values inserted but existing values not reinserted

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert a range of nodes. Within the range you entered,
there were some characteristic values which are already contained in
the hierarchy.

System Response

All characteristic values which were not already contained in the
hierarchy were accepted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX188 - Characteristic values inserted but existing values not reinserted ?

  The SAP error message KX188, which states "Characteristic values inserted but existing values not reinserted," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to update or insert characteristic values in a CO-PA document. This error indicates that while new characteristic values were successfully inserted, the system encountered an issue when attempting to reinsert existing values.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect characteristic values that are required for the re-insertion.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics in CO-PA may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to reinsert existing values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, which can lead to partial updates.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or problems with the update logic in the program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the