How To Fix KE0C060 - Characteristic group &1 must contain characteristic "Company code"(BUKRS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Characteristic group &1 must contain characteristic "Company code"(BUKRS)

What causes this issue?

The characteristic "Company code" (BUKRS) is not defined as a required
entry field for characteristic group &V1&.

System Response

An assignment to the characteristic group is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Include the characteristic "Company code" (BUKRS) as a required entry
for characteristic group &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C060 - Characteristic group &1 must contain characteristic "Company code"(BUKRS) ?

  The SAP error message KE0C060 indicates that a characteristic group in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is missing a required characteristic, specifically the "Company code" (BUKRS). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic group that is expected to include the company code but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic group you are working with does not include the "Company code" characteristic, which is mandatory for certain operations in CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic group settings or in the CO-PA configuration that leads to this error.
  Data Entry Error: When creating or modifying the characteristic group, the user may have inadvertently omitted the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C060 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA5 (Define Characteristic Groups).
  Locate the characteristic group that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Company code" (BUKRS) characteristic is included in the group.
  
  
  
  Add the Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the "Company code" is not present, you will need to add it to the characteristic group.
  Select the characteristic group and edit it to include the "Company code".
  
  
  
  Review CO-PA Settings:
  
  Ensure that the overall configuration for CO-PA is correct and that all required characteristics are defined properly.
  Check if there are any dependencies or settings that might affect the inclusion of the company code.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting the operation that previously triggered the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic group now functions as expected without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Define Characteristic Groups
  KE0C: CO-PA related transactions for reporting and analysis.
  
  
  
  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 might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify characteristic groups in CO-PA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE0C060 error and ensure that your characteristic group is correctly configured to include the required "Company code".