How To Fix KX358 - Field & must exist once in the compound characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Field & must exist once in the compound characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX358 - Field & must exist once in the compound characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KX358, which states "Field & must exist once in the compound characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where compound characteristics are used.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to create or modify a compound characteristic, and the system detects that a field (characteristic) is either missing or duplicated in the definition of the compound characteristic. A compound characteristic is a characteristic that is made up of multiple individual characteristics, and each individual characteristic must be unique within that compound.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Definition of the Compound Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA5 (for creating or changing compound characteristics).
  Review the list of characteristics that you have included in the compound characteristic definition.
  Ensure that each characteristic is included only once and that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Fields:
  
  If a required field is missing, add it to the compound characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that a field is included more than once, remove the duplicate entry.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to execute the transaction again that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or settings in other areas of the system that might affect the compound characteristic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Create/Change Compound Characteristics
  KEA6: Display Compound Characteristics
  KE30: Report for Profitability Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on compound characteristics and their configuration in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX358 error and successfully work with compound characteristics in SAP.