How To Fix KG316 - Op.concern & does not contain fld with the same type and length as prod.

KG316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Op.concern & does not contain fld with the same type and length as prod.

What causes this issue?

Only fields with the same type and length as characteristic "Product"
can be transferred to SOP.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG316 - Op.concern & does not contain fld with the same type and length as prod. ?

  The SAP error message KG316 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics of the operational concern (Op. concern) and the characteristics of the production order or the cost object. Specifically, it suggests that the operational concern does not contain a field with the same type and length as the production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The operational concern (which is a part of the CO module) is not aligned with the data structure of the production order. This could be due to differences in data types or lengths of fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the settings related to the operational concern.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost object or production order may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the operational concern