How To Fix KE/NC131 - All dependent characteristics are also moved

KE/NC131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/NC -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: All dependent characteristics are also moved

What causes this issue?

You have moved one or more characteristics from <LS>"to be derived
again"</> to <LS>"replace with fixed value"</>, or in the opposite
direction.

System Response

The system will automatically move all higher-level and lower-level
characteristics that were not selected. This is because you cannot use
a single conversion rule to move some dependent characteristics to
<LS>"to be derived again"</> and others to <LS>"replace with fixed
value"</>.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE/NC131 - Details

• The SAP error message KE/NC131 "All dependent characteristics are also moved" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to move or change characteristics in a report or data structure. This error indicates that the system cannot perform the requested operation because all dependent characteristics are also being moved, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Characteristics: In CO-PA, characteristics can be dependent on one another. If you attempt to move a characteristic that has dependent characteristics, the system will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  Data Structure Constraints: The data structure in CO-PA has specific rules regarding how characteristics can be manipulated. Moving a characteristic that has dependencies can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the characteristics you are trying to move and identify any dependent characteristics. You can do this by reviewing the characteristic settings in the CO-PA configuration.
  Adjust Your Move: Instead of