How To Fix KE_CACO003 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible

KE_CACO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CACO - Change of Assignment KOKRS - ERKRS

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& from operating concern &V2& and field &V3& from operating
concern &V4& are incompatible because one of them is a value field and
the other is a quantity field.

System Response

The fields cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CACO003 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message KE_CACO003, which states "Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch in the characteristics or fields being used in a report or analysis. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report, create a plan, or perform a data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The error usually indicates that the characteristics (fields) being used in the report or analysis do not match in terms of data types or definitions. For example, you might be trying to combine fields that are not compatible due to different data types (e.g., numeric vs. character).
  
  
  Data Structure Changes: If there have been changes in the data structure or configuration in the CO-PA module, such as changes to the characteristics or value fields, this can lead to incompatibility issues.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in