How To Fix KE0C225 - Dependent characteristics can only occur together in an exception

KE0C225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Dependent characteristics can only occur together in an exception

What causes this issue?

The exception for characteristic "&V1&" contains the dependent
characteristic "&V2&". However, characteristic "&V2&" can only be
included in an exception when together with characteristic "&V3&".

System Response

The data could not be saved in the current state.

How to fix this error?

Include the missing characteristic "&V3&" in the exception or remove
characteristic "&V2&" from the exception.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C225 - Dependent characteristics can only occur together in an exception ?

  The SAP error message KE0C225, which states "Dependent characteristics can only occur together in an exception," typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a report or a data structure that involves characteristics that are dependent on each other.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to use characteristics in a way that violates the rules of dependency defined in the system. In CO-PA, certain characteristics are defined as dependent, meaning they cannot be used independently in certain contexts. For example, if you have characteristics like "Product" and "Sales Organization," and they are defined as dependent, you cannot use one without the other in certain reports or analyses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Dependencies: Review the characteristics you are using in your report or analysis. Ensure that you are using dependent characteristics together as required. You can check