How To Fix K6389 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an aggregation reference field for a basic key
figure. This characteristic (&V1&) must appear in all data structures,
in which the key figure occurs. The characteristic, however is not
contained in &V2& &V3&.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be used as an aggregation reference field.

How to fix this error?

Include characteristic &V1& in &V2& &V3& and maintain the basic key
figure once again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6389 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message K6389 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the specified object (denoted as &2 &3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the master data or configuration for the object you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristic or the object may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic or the object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code KEDR for CO-PA) and verify that the characteristic is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant data structure or master data.
  
  
  
  Review Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the object (e.g., the operating concern in CO-PA) to ensure that it includes the characteristic in question.
  If necessary, add the missing characteristic to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like KE30 or KE24 to analyze the data and ensure that all necessary characteristics are populated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the object.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and object in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEDR, KE30, KE24, and others related to CO-PA and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the K6389 error and implement a suitable solution.