How To Fix KG592 - Nodes have different characteristics

KG592 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Nodes have different characteristics

What causes this issue?

Two nodes that have the same parent node represent different
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG592 - Nodes have different characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KG592, which states "Nodes have different characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center planning, profit center accounting, or similar areas where hierarchical structures are involved. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the characteristics of nodes within a hierarchy, such as cost centers or profit centers.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The nodes in the hierarchy (e.g., cost centers) may have different attributes or characteristics defined in the master data. For example, one node might have a different currency, controlling area, or other relevant attributes compared to its sibling nodes.
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy itself may be incorrectly defined, leading to nodes that are not compatible with each other.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the characteristics of the nodes.
  
  
  Changes in Master