KES3 SAP tcode for – Maintain Characteristics Hierarchy

Here we would like to draw your attention to KES3 transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP CO-PA (Profitability Analysis in CO) component which is coming under CO module (Controlling).KES3 is a transaction code used for Maintain Characteristics Hierarchy in SAP.

SAP KES3 transaction code

It comes under the package KE.When we execute this transaction code, SAPMKXHI is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background.

SAP KES3 menu path

See the possible menu paths to access the same report by avoiding entering the transaction code.
Path 1
Accounting → Controlling → Profitability Analysis → Master Data → Characteristic Values → Define Characteristics Hierarchy


Transaction KES3 technical data table

TcodeKES3
PurposeMaintain Characteristics Hierarchy
ModuleCO
ComponentCO-PA
SAP PackageKE
Program runningSAPMKXHI
Screen No1990
TypeT

Some Basic Questions & Answers

Which SAP Program will run when we enter tcode KES3?
Program named SAPMKXHI will run when we enter transaction code KES3.
What is the transaction code type of KES3?
KES3 is a Dialog Transaction code type which is shortly represented as T.