How To Fix KU320 - Characteristics beginning with & cannot be assigned to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Characteristics beginning with & cannot be assigned to &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to assign a characteristic whose name starts with
<ZH>SAP_KKR_</> to class SAP_KKR_CLASS. Such characteristics must refer
to table KKRAMERK and should be maintained in the appropriate
transaction in Customizing for Controlling.

System Response

The system could not assign the characteristic to the class.

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?

Maintain object characteristics through the appropriate transactions in
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU320 - Characteristics beginning with & cannot be assigned to & ?

  The SAP error message KU320 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics in the context of variant configuration. This error occurs when you attempt to assign characteristics that do not meet the required criteria or are not compatible with the configuration model you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  
  Naming Convention: The error message suggests that there are characteristics that begin with a specific prefix (indicated by the first &) that cannot be assigned to another characteristic or object (indicated by the second &). This often happens when the naming conventions or the structure of the characteristics do not align with the expected configuration.
  
  
  Characteristic Grouping: The characteristics may belong to different groups or classes that are not compatible with each other. For example, if you are trying to assign a characteristic that is not allowed in a certain context or configuration profile.
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly to allow the assignment of certain characteristics.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Names: Review the names of the characteristics you are trying to assign. Ensure that they follow the naming conventions and do not start with the restricted prefixes.
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles: Check the configuration profile settings to ensure that the characteristics you are trying to assign are allowed. You may need to adjust the configuration profile to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Groups: Ensure that the characteristics belong to the correct groups and that they are compatible with each other. You may need to reassign characteristics to the appropriate groups.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no errors in the master data related to the characteristics. This can often be done through transaction codes like CU60 (for checking characteristics) or CU70 (for checking configuration profiles).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on variant configuration and characteristic assignment.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a more complex issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Characteristics), CU02 (Change Characteristics), and CU03 (Display Characteristics) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training on variant configuration if you frequently encounter issues, as understanding the underlying principles can help prevent such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KU320 error and implement a solution to resolve it.