How To Fix KE_CHACO003 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible

KE_CHACO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 003

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

MESS 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 since one of these fields is a value
field whereas the other one is a quantity field.

System Response

These two 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_CHACO003 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO003, which states "Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the compatibility of fields in a report or during data entry. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Mismatch: The fields being compared or used together are of different types or formats. For example, one field may be a character type while the other is numeric.
  Data Structure Issues: The data structure expected by the system does not match the data being provided. This can happen if there are changes in the data model or if the data is being pulled from different sources.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or in the specific report that are not