How To Fix G3384 - Characteristic &1 (receiver field &2) fixed for the breakdown category

G3384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Characteristic &1 (receiver field &2) fixed for the breakdown category

What causes this issue?

You can only select custom subassignments without fixed values in the
breakdown category as field movements for realtime update to the totals
database of consolidation. For the characteristic &V2& (receiver field
&V1&), however,a fixed value in the breakdown category is set.

System Response

The definition of the field movement is incorrect and can not be saved.

How to fix this error?

In a field movement for the realtime update, enter only custom
subassignments without fixed values in a breakdown category.
In a field movement for a rollup to the totals database, you include
standard and custom subassignments along with custom subassignments.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3384 - Characteristic &1 (receiver field &2) fixed for the breakdown category ?

  The SAP error message G3384 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of characteristics in the context of a breakdown category, often in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module or Product Costing. This error suggests that a specific characteristic (identified by &1) is not compatible with the receiver field (identified by &2) for the breakdown category being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristic specified may not be suitable for the breakdown category you are trying to use. This can happen if the characteristic is not defined correctly or if it does not match the expected data type or format for the receiver field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for the breakdown categories or characteristics in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data associated with the characteristic or the receiver field may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the breakdown category