How To Fix K6411 - Characteristic &1 has the wrong system type (CUS)

K6411 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has the wrong system type (CUS)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6411 - Characteristic &1 has the wrong system type (CUS) ?

  The SAP error message K6411 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) where the system type of the characteristic does not match the expected type. The message specifically states that the characteristic has the wrong system type (CUS), which typically refers to a custom characteristic that is not configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly defined in the system or may not be compatible with the data structure it is being used with.
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic might be defined with a data type that does not match the expected data type for the operation being performed.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned correctly in the relevant configuration settings, such as in the operating concern or in the characteristic assignment for the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic