How To Fix KY420 - Report &1 cannot be executed (characteristics deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Report &1 cannot be executed (characteristics deleted)

What causes this issue?

The characteristics which the report uses have all been deleted.
With the changes, the affected are adjusted automatically, in as far as
is possible. However, such a change occurred that it is necessary to
transfer the report into the report portfolio again.

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 should delete report &V1&. If you wish to have a report in the
report portfolio again, which corresponds to the deleted one, you
should transfer it again into the report portfolio.
If this is too much effort, as several reports from the report
portfolio are affected by changes to the database, it is recommended
that you undo the changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY420 - Report &1 cannot be executed (characteristics deleted) ?

  The SAP error message KY420 indicates that a report cannot be executed because certain characteristics have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting modules where characteristics are essential for generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristics: The characteristics that the report relies on have been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the data model or configuration.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the removal of certain characteristics or changes in the configuration of the report, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: The report may reference characteristics that are no longer valid or do not exist in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Configuration: Review the configuration of the report to ensure that all required characteristics are still valid and have not been deleted. You may need to reconfigure the report to include valid characteristics.
  Restore Deleted Characteristics: If the characteristics were deleted unintentionally, consider restoring them if possible. This may involve reactivating them in the system or recreating them.
  Update Report Logic: If the characteristics are no longer needed, update the report logic to remove references to the deleted characteristics. This may involve modifying the report's selection criteria or layout.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific report to understand which characteristics are required and ensure that your configuration aligns with those requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KE24 (for CO-PA line item reports) to access and modify reports.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to reports and characteristics in the SAP system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the report thoroughly to ensure that it runs correctly and produces the expected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KY420 error and successfully execute the report.