How To Fix KX463 - Compound characteristic requires transfer of further characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Compound characteristic requires transfer of further characteristics

What causes this issue?

At least one of the highlighted characteristics is compounded onto an
unhighlighted, superior characteristic.

System Response

The superior characteristic must however, also be contained in the data
structure and is subsequently also transferred.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX463 - Compound characteristic requires transfer of further characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KX463, which states "Compound characteristic requires transfer of further characteristics," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to transfer data that involves compound characteristics. This error indicates that the system expects additional characteristics to be transferred along with the compound characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The compound characteristic you are trying to use requires additional characteristics to be defined in the data transfer. For example, if you are using a compound characteristic that combines several individual characteristics, all of those individual characteristics must be included in the data transfer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the CO-PA settings where the compound characteristic is not properly set up to include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Transfer Logic: The logic used for data transfer may not be correctly set up to handle the compound characteristic and its dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX463 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Compound Characteristic:
  
  Identify the compound characteristic that is causing the error.
  Review the definition of the compound characteristic in the SAP system to determine which additional characteristics are required.
  
  
  
  Include Required Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the data transfer. This may involve modifying the data transfer logic or the data source to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and verify that the compound characteristic is correctly defined. Check if the necessary characteristics are linked to the compound characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Process:
  
  Review the data transfer process (e.g., data extraction, transformation, and loading) to ensure that it is set up to handle compound characteristics correctly. This may involve checking the data source, transformation rules, and any relevant mappings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transfer to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Profitability Analysis and characteristics management for more detailed information on how to configure and manage compound characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX463 error and successfully transfer the required data in your SAP system.