How To Fix KH353 - Change report &1 before executing (compound characteristics)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Change report &1 before executing (compound characteristics)

What causes this issue?

Form &V2&, which is used in report &V1&, has been changed. An entry was
added or changed for a characteristic with compound characteristics.

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

Characteristic &V3&, which was chosen for the report, can only be
interpreted together with the value of one or several other
characteristics.
For the situation resulting from the change in the form, the
concatination of characteristics was dissolved for characteristic &V3&.

System Response

You cannot execute the report until you have saved it under "Change
report".

How to fix this error?

Fill in all the required fields under "Change report", and then save.
DEFINE &MESSAGE_TYP& = &V4&.

<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change report</>


<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change report</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH353 - Change report &1 before executing (compound characteristics) ?

  The SAP error message KH353 ("Change report &1 before executing (compound characteristics)") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report that has compound characteristics, but the report has not been properly configured or saved.
  Cause:
  
  Unchanged Report: The report you are trying to execute has not been changed or saved after modifications were made to its characteristics.
  Compound Characteristics: The report includes compound characteristics that require specific settings or configurations to be in place before execution.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change and Save the Report: 
  
  Go to the report definition in the SAP system.
  Make a minor change (like adding a space or modifying a filter) and then save the report. This action will ensure that the report is recognized as updated.
  
  
  
  Check Report Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all required characteristics and key figures are properly defined in the report.
  Verify that the compound characteristics are correctly set up and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to execute the report. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the report you are trying to execute, as there may be additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for executing CO-PA reports) or KE5Z (for report painter) to access and modify reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific report or module you are working with.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Profitability Analysis and report execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH353 error and successfully execute your report.