How To Fix CX694 - Column for characteristic & does not have a consistent entry in all lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Column for characteristic & does not have a consistent entry in all lines

What causes this issue?

In a planning table, each column must have the same distribution of
values. Each table line must have the same number of values for a
characteristic.

System Response

The system found that this rule has been broken.

How to fix this error?

Enter consistent values in the column for this characteristic in all
table lines.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX694 - Column for characteristic & does not have a consistent entry in all lines ?

  The SAP error message CX694 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the entries for a specific characteristic across different lines of a document or data set. This typically occurs in contexts where characteristics are expected to have uniform values across multiple entries, such as in sales orders, production orders, or material master records.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., color, size, etc.) is defined for a material or item, but the values for that characteristic differ across the lines of the document.
  The system expects a consistent value for that characteristic across all relevant entries, but it finds discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CX694 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the error message to identify which characteristic is causing the issue (indicated by the placeholder &).
  
  
  Review the Document: Open the document (e.g., sales order, production order) where the error occurred and review the lines to see the values assigned to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Ensure Consistency:
  
  If the characteristic should indeed have the same value across all lines, update the inconsistent entries to match the correct value.
  If the characteristic can have different values for different lines, you may need to adjust the configuration or settings in the system to allow for this flexibility.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If applicable, review the configuration settings for the characteristic in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., for characteristics in classification, material master, etc.) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Reprocess the Document: After making the necessary adjustments, try to save or process the document again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to make the necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classification to understand how they should be configured and used in your specific context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.