How to use KEP6 - Maintain characteristics

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: KEP6

  Description: Maintain characteristics

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

• • Program: SAPMSVMA

    Screen: 100

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: KE

    Package Description: Profitability Analysis

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: CO-PA

    Description: Profitability Analysis

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• SAP Tcode: KEP6 - Maintain characteristics

  
  Overview:
  KEP6 is a transaction code used in SAP to maintain characteristics. It is used to create, change, or delete characteristics and their values in the system. Characteristics are used to describe materials, customers, vendors, and other objects in the system. 
  
  Functionality: 
  KEP6 allows users to create, change, or delete characteristics and their values. It also allows users to assign values to characteristics and assign characteristics to classes. This transaction code is used to maintain the characteristics of materials, customers, vendors, and other objects in the system. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code KEP6 in the command field. 
  2. Select the “Create” option if you want to create a new characteristic. 
  3. Enter the name of the characteristic and select the type of characteristic you want to create (e.g., text, number, date). 
  4. Enter the description of the characteristic and select the class you want to assign it to. 
  5. Select “Save” when you are done creating the characteristic. 
  6. Select “Change” if you want to change an existing characteristic or its values. 
  7. Enter the name of the characteristic you want to change and select “Change” again. 
  8. Make any changes you need and select “Save” when you are done. 
  9. Select “Delete” if you want to delete an existing characteristic or its values. 
  10. Enter the name of the characteristic you want to delete and select “Delete” again. 
  11. Confirm that you want to delete the characteristic by selecting “Yes” when prompted. 
  12. Select “Back” when you are done making changes or deleting characteristics and their values in KEP6 transaction code. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to note that changes made in KEP6 will affect all objects that use that particular characteristic or value, so it is important to be careful when making changes in this transaction code. Additionally, it is recommended that users have a good understanding of SAP before using this transaction code as it can be complex for those who are not familiar with SAP systems and processes.