How To Fix KX920 - No master data for characteristic & -> Master data not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 920

• Message text: No master data for characteristic & -> Master data not updated

What causes this issue?

No master data for characteristic &v1& and characteristic value &v2&.

System Response

This means that the system cannot update the master data for
characteristic value &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter master data for this characteristic value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX920 - No master data for characteristic & -> Master data not updated ?

  The SAP error message KX920 ("No master data for characteristic & -> Master data not updated") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find the necessary master data for a characteristic that is required for processing a transaction. This can happen during various activities, such as posting a document or executing a report.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic referenced in the error message does not have any associated master data in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined in the master data tables.
  The master data not being created or activated for the specific characteristic.
  Data inconsistencies or issues during data migration or updates.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics in the CO-PA module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required master data.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data transfer process that prevent the master data from being created or updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code KE52 for CO-PA master data) and verify if the master data for the characteristic in question exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the characteristics in the CO-PA module. Ensure that all required characteristics are properly defined and activated.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data. This can often be done using transaction codes like KE4S or KE4T for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary master data was included and correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE52 (Change CO-PA Master Data), KE4S (Display CO-PA Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KX920 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX920 error and implement a solution to resolve it.