How To Fix KE196 - The characteristic compound cannot be reorganized for characteristic &1


KE196 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 196

  • Message text: The characteristic compound cannot be reorganized for characteristic &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    The characteristic compound for characteristic "&V1&" is incorrect.
    The characteristic has the check table "&V2&" assigned to it. From the
    definition of the check table "&V2&", it follows that a higher-level
    field with domain "&V3&" has to exist for "&V1&". However, such a field
    does not appear in the field catalog "&V4&".

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Define a characteristic to which domain "&V3&" is assigned and use the
    transaction KEA5 to maintain the characteristic compound for
    characteristic "&V1&".

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE196 - The characteristic compound cannot be reorganized for characteristic &1 ?
    The SAP error message KE196 indicates that there is an issue with reorganizing a characteristic compound in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you attempt to reorganize a characteristic that is part of a compound characteristic, but the system finds that the conditions for reorganization are not met.
    Cause of Error KE196
    
    Inconsistent Data: The characteristic you are trying to reorganize may have inconsistent or incomplete data.
    Active Data: There may be active data that is preventing the reorganization of the characteristic.
    Dependencies: The characteristic may be dependent on other characteristics or may be part of a compound characteristic that is not eligible for reorganization.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the reorganization process. Solutions Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data for the characteristic is consistent and complete. You may need to run reports or transactions to check for inconsistencies. Review Active Data: Identify if

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