How To Fix K6461 - Complete compounding

K6461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Complete compounding

What causes this issue?

You have transferred table fields or assigned to a data element or a
domain. The check table of the characteristic contains several key
fields.

System Response

The characteristic must be compounded in EIS (see
<DS:SIMG.OKCM_KCA5>Edit characteristics</>). The superior character-
istics must have the same domains as the key fields of the check table.
The system attempts to make suggestions for the superior character-
istics. But this was not possible for all of them.

How to fix this error?

The system suggests various possibilities:
The characteristics of the field catalog with suitable domains are
displayed and can be selected.
If no (or no suitable) characteristics are available in the field
catalog you can define new characteristics here. You have the following
possibilities:
Assignment of a data element - the system has suggested the suitable
data element in this case.
Assignment of a domain - the system has already selected the domain in
this case.
Transfer of a further field with the suitable domain from the reference
table (only when picking from table fields)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6461 - Complete compounding ?

  The SAP error message K6461, which states "Complete compounding," typically occurs in the context of product costing and material management within the SAP system. This error is related to the process of compounding materials, which is often used in industries such as manufacturing and pharmaceuticals where multiple components are combined to create a finished product.
  
  Cause:
  The error message K6461 usually indicates that the system requires a complete set of data for the compounding process, but some necessary information is missing or incomplete. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or BOM (Bill of Materials) may not be fully defined, leading to missing components or quantities.
  Missing Components: One or more components required for the compounding process are not available or not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the compounding process may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors