How To Fix KE/NC134 - Other dependent or higher-level characteristics are moved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/NC -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Other dependent or higher-level characteristics are moved

What causes this issue?

You have moved one or more characteristics from <LS>"not to be changed"
</> to <LS>"to be derived again"</> or to <LS>"replace with fixed
value"</>. One or more of them are dependent on another characteristic
or have a lower-level characteristic dependent on them.

System Response

Since all characteristics that are in a dependency relationaship have
to be used together, the characteristics dependent on the selected
characteristics and/or the higher-level characteristics on which the
selected characteristics are dependent have also been moved.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/NC134 - Other dependent or higher-level characteristics are moved ?

  The SAP error message KE/NC134 "Other dependent or higher-level characteristics are moved" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics in a report or when trying to change the characteristics of a document that has dependencies on other characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Dependency: This error usually arises when you attempt to change a characteristic that is dependent on another characteristic. For example, if you have a characteristic that is dependent on a higher-level characteristic, and you try to change the lower-level characteristic, SAP will throw this error.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to maintain data consistency, and any attempt to change a characteristic that would violate this consistency will result in this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA module, such as incorrect settings in the characteristic derivation or assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Dependencies: Review the characteristics involved in the report or document. Ensure that you are not trying to change a characteristic that is dependent on another. You may need to adjust your approach based on the dependencies.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the CO-PA module and check the settings for characteristics and their dependencies. Make sure that they are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that the data you are trying to modify is consistent with the existing data. If necessary, you may need to correct or adjust the data before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristic dependencies in CO-PA.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it seems to be a more complex issue related to your specific configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items) to analyze the data and characteristics involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on CO-PA and characteristic management to better understand how to manage dependencies effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE/NC134 error and implement a solution to resolve it.