How To Fix K6502 - The selection of characteristic &1 is always connected with &2 (comp.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: The selection of characteristic &1 is always connected with &2 (comp.)

What causes this issue?

A compound characteristic was not considered in the selection of a
characteristic.

System Response

The compounded characteristic is included in the selection.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6502 - The selection of characteristic &1 is always connected with &2 (comp.) ?

  The SAP error message K6502 indicates that there is a restriction in the selection of characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Specifically, it means that the characteristic you are trying to select (denoted as &1) is always linked to another characteristic (denoted as &2) in the context of the data model or configuration.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Characteristic Dependency: The characteristics in your CO-PA configuration have been defined in such a way that they are interdependent. For example, if you select a certain product characteristic, it may automatically imply a specific customer characteristic.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model in CO-PA may have been set up to enforce certain relationships between characteristics, which can lead to this error if the selection does not comply with those relationships.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may be trying to select characteristics that are not allowed together based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K6502 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Characteristic Dependencies: Check the configuration of your characteristics in the CO-PA settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and reviewing how the characteristics are linked.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to ensure that you are selecting characteristics that are compatible with each other. If characteristic &1 is always connected with &2, ensure that you are selecting both or adjusting your selection to comply with the dependency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for CO-PA to understand the relationships between characteristics better. This can provide insights into why certain selections are restricted.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues related to characteristic selection.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or tools to help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to look into transaction codes related to CO-PA configuration, such as KEA0 (Profitability Analysis: Report) or KE4S (Profitability Analysis: Planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on characteristic dependencies.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on CO-PA configuration to better understand how to manage characteristics and their dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K6502 error and implement a solution to resolve it.