How To Fix KE_CHACO014 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible

KE_CHACO014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• 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 either because the data types do not
match or because the field length of field &V1& is larger than that of
field &V2&, which could result in data being lost.

System Response

The fields could not 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_CHACO014 - Fields &1 and &3 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO014, 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 other controlling objects.
  
  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, you might be trying to combine a numeric field with a character field.
  Data Type Incompatibility: The data types of the fields involved do not match the expected types for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or in the specific report that are not aligned correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE_CHACO014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review