How To Fix KE563 - Characteristic & already exists in the characteristic group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Characteristic & already exists in the characteristic group

What causes this issue?

Characteristic <ZH>&V1&</> is already contained in line &V2& of the
characteristic group.

System Response

Each characteristic can be contained only once in a characteristic
group.

How to fix this error?

Use the "Possible entries" function to display a list of
characteristics and choose one which is not already contained in the
characteristic group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE563 - Characteristic & already exists in the characteristic group ?

  The SAP error message KE563 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to create or assign already exists in the characteristic group. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to create or assign is already defined in the characteristic group.
  Incorrect Assignment: You may be attempting to assign a characteristic to a group where it is already present.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic group in question and review the list of existing characteristics to confirm if the characteristic you are trying to add is already present.
  Use transaction code KEA5 (for characteristic groups) to view the existing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing characteristic instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing characteristic is not needed, you may remove it from the characteristic group if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Names:
  
  Ensure that the names of the characteristics you are creating are unique to avoid conflicts with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or errors in the setup of characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics and characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Display characteristic groups.
  KEA6: Change characteristic groups.
  KEA7: Create characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics and characteristic groups.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration in a development or test environment before applying it to production to ensure that it resolves the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE563 error and manage your characteristics effectively within SAP.