How To Fix K6428 - Characteristic & requires & (will be included in compound char.)


K6428 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 428

  • Message text: Characteristic & requires & (will be included in compound char.)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The characteristic listed in the compound is dependent on further
    characteristics, that must therefore, also be contained in the current
    edited compound (completeness in the compound).

    System Response

    The missing characteristic is automatically transferred to the
    compound.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6428 - Characteristic & requires & (will be included in compound char.) ?
    The SAP error message K6428 ("Characteristic & requires & (will be included in compound char.)") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic that is part of a compound characteristic. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is required for the compound characteristic and cannot be omitted.
    
    Cause: Compound Characteristics: In SAP CO-PA, compound characteristics are made up of multiple single characteristics. If you attempt to create or modify a characteristic that is part of a compound characteristic but do not include it, the system will throw this error.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration of characteristics in the CO-PA module may not be set up correctly, leading to dependencies that are not being met.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Dependencies: Review the characteristics that are defined in your CO-PA configuration. Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to use is included in the

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