How To Fix KY072 - Characteristic value & does not exist among current values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist among current values

What causes this issue?

When copying the report to the report portfolio, a characteristic was
saved for this function. On the list currently displayed, the
characteristic is absent. This means that function cannot be executed.
This occurs because the report data is selected afresh when you call up
the report. When the report was created initially, data existed for the
characteristic, however, there is currently no relevant data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can continue no further than the previous page in this direction,
however, you can scroll through the report in the other direction as
usual. If you call up the report at a later date and data does exist
for the characteristic, you will be able to execute the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY072 - Characteristic value & does not exist among current values ?

  The SAP error message KY072, which states "Characteristic value & does not exist among current values," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to use a characteristic value that is not defined or does not exist in the current context. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Missing Value in Master Data: The characteristic value may not be defined in the master data for the relevant characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the configuration or master data that have not been properly updated.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of data or configurations, the characteristic value may exist in one version but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value: Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use is correctly spelled and formatted. Ensure that it matches the values defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Go to the relevant master data (e.g., characteristics, value fields) and check if the characteristic value exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or update the existing data.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the characteristic value should exist but does not, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and that all necessary values are included.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data. This may involve checking for missing or inconsistent entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and its values. This can provide insights into how to properly configure and use the characteristic.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) or KE54 (Display Profitability Segment) to manage characteristics and values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the KY072 error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation specific to SAP CO-PA and characteristics to better understand how to manage and configure these elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KY072 error and implement a solution to resolve it.