How To Fix KH453 - The sender and receiver characteristics must have the same domain (&, &)

KH453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 453

• Message text: The sender and receiver characteristics must have the same domain (&, &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH453 - The sender and receiver characteristics must have the same domain (&, &) ?

  The SAP error message KH453 indicates that there is a mismatch in the characteristics of the sender and receiver in a cost allocation or assessment process. Specifically, it means that the sender and receiver characteristics must belong to the same domain, which is a requirement for certain types of cost allocations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Different Characteristics: The sender and receiver cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are defined with different characteristics or domains. For example, if one is defined under a specific controlling area and the other is not, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the characteristics assigned to the sender and receiver objects.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The master data for the sender and receiver may not be aligned, leading to domain mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH453 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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