How To Fix KE568 - Characteristic group & must contain char. BUKRS for the record type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Characteristic group & must contain char. BUKRS for the record type &

What causes this issue?

The selected characteristic group does not contain the characteristic
BUKRS (company code). However, you must enter a company code when you
allocate costs from a cost center to a profitability segment (activity
RKL).

System Response

The selected characteristic group cannot be assigned to activity RKL.

How to fix this error?

Add the characteristic BUKRS to the characteristic group.
<DS:TRAN.KEPA>Maintain characteristic group</>
or
Assign a different characteristic group to activity RKL.
<DS:TRAN.KE4G>Assign characteristic group</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE568 - Characteristic group & must contain char. BUKRS for the record type & ?

  The SAP error message KE568 indicates that a characteristic group must contain the characteristic "BUKRS" (Company Code) for a specific record type in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a record in CO-PA, and the required characteristic is missing from the characteristic group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic "BUKRS" is not included in the characteristic group that you are trying to use for the record type specified in the error message.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the CO-PA settings where the characteristic group is not properly defined to include all necessary characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or data upload, the characteristic group may not have been correctly assigned or populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA (Transaction code: KEA0).
  Verify the characteristic group associated with the record type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the characteristic "BUKRS" is included in the characteristic group.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Group:
  
  If "BUKRS" is missing, you will need to modify the characteristic group to include it.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define the characteristics for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that you are selecting the correct characteristic group that includes "BUKRS".
  If you are uploading data, ensure that the data file includes the necessary characteristics and that they are mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KEA0: Configuration for CO-PA
  KE4S: Create CO-PA records
  KE4T: Change CO-PA records
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CO-PA configuration and characteristic groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in CO-PA for further assistance.