How To Fix RD654 - CO-PA characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 654

• Message text: CO-PA characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD654 - CO-PA characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RD654, which states "CO-PA characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module when a characteristic that is being referenced in a report, query, or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not defined in the CO-PA configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been deleted or not activated in the CO-PA settings.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name when it is being referenced in a report or query.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the report is pulling data may not include the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration (transaction code KEA0 for CO-PA characteristics) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust your report/query to use an existing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Reports/Queries:
  
  If you are using a report or query, check the definition to ensure that the characteristic is correctly referenced and spelled.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it in the CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data source being used for the report includes the characteristic. You can check this in the data source settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that there were no errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA characteristics for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA0: CO-PA Characteristics Configuration
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  KE24: Display CO-PA Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message RD654. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking 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 RD654 error and implement a solution to resolve it.