How To Fix KY215 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)

What causes this issue?

You can use variables in the form 'Characteristic value +/- n'. The
result of the calculation must correspond with an allowed value. If you
enter value &V4&, the result of the calculation is value &V1&. This
characteristic value does not exist.

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?

Check characteristic &V3& in the report.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY215 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n) ?

  The SAP error message KY215 indicates that a characteristic value you are trying to use in a transaction does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in the context of reporting or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to enter or reference does not exist in the master data for the characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the relevant master data or may not be activated.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a simple typo in the characteristic value you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code CT04 for characteristics) and verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master).
  Check if the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data.
  Use transaction codes like KE52 (for CO-PA) to check the settings and data.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the characteristic value is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or configuration settings related to the characteristic and its values to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic), KE52 (Change CO-PA), and KE30 (Report for CO-PA).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Profitability Analysis and characteristics to understand how they are configured and used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KY215 error and implement a solution to resolve it.