How To Fix KG567 - Segments at the same level must have the same characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 567

• Message text: Segments at the same level must have the same characteristic

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign two characteristics to the same level.
characteristics.

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?

To ensure that the plan structure remains consistent, the system
requires that all the nodes that have the same parent represent
different values of the same characteristic. Moreover, each
characteristic can only occur on one level within one branch of the
structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG567 - Segments at the same level must have the same characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KG567, which states "Segments at the same level must have the same characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a report or a data structure that involves segments. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the characteristics assigned to segments at the same hierarchical level.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: Segments at the same level in a report or data structure must share the same characteristics. If one segment has a different characteristic than another segment at the same level, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA settings, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: When entering data or defining segments, if different characteristics are inadvertently assigned to segments that should be aligned, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG567 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Segment Definitions:
  
  Review the definitions of the segments involved in the report or data structure. Ensure that all segments at the same level have the same characteristics assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristics:
  
  If you find that segments have different characteristics, modify them to ensure consistency. This may involve changing the characteristics of one or more segments to match the others.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and verify that the characteristics are set up correctly. Ensure that the characteristics assigned to each segment are appropriate and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure segments and characteristics in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the report or data structure again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for reporting) or KE4I (for segment reporting) to access the relevant reports and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling segment characteristics.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KG567 error and implement a solution to resolve it.