How To Fix KO487 - The characteristics entered do not correspond to controlling level.

KO487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 487

• Message text: The characteristics entered do not correspond to controlling level.

What causes this issue?

You have defined a controlling level for the material. This controlling
level was defined:
When a mixed cost estimate was created
When a product cost collector was created
When a production process was created
The characteristics entered (such as task list type, task list group,
group counter, BOM usage, and alternative BOM) do not correspond to the
controlling level characteristics (such as the production version).

System Response

The object for the controlling level cannot be found.

How to fix this error?

Enter the corresponding characteristics for the controlling level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO487 - The characteristics entered do not correspond to controlling level. ?

  The SAP error message KO487 ("The characteristics entered do not correspond to controlling level") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or process data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the characteristics (such as cost center, order type, etc.) you are trying to use do not match the expected characteristics defined for the controlling level you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  
  Mismatch of Characteristics: The characteristics you are entering (e.g., cost center, internal order) do not match the controlling level defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or using a characteristic that is not valid for the selected controlling area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area or the specific object you are working with may not be configured correctly. For example, the characteristics may not be assigned to the controlling area or the specific cost