How To Fix KX525 - Please enter a valid characteristic (check table with curr./qty fld)


KX525 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 525

  • Message text: Please enter a valid characteristic (check table with curr./qty fld)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a reference between a basic key figure and a currency
    or quantity unit table using a characteristic in the data structure.

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

    In this case you have to select a characteristic, whose check table
    contains a currency field (for an amount key figure) or a quantity unit
    field (for a quantity).

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Assisgn a characteristic which is valid as described above.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX525 - Please enter a valid characteristic (check table with curr./qty fld) ?
    The SAP error message KX525 ("Please enter a valid characteristic (check table with curr./qty fld)") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when dealing with certain reporting or planning transactions.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to enter is not valid or does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the characteristic has not been defined in the relevant configuration. Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system. For example, it might not be assigned to the correct table or might not be set up to handle the currency or quantity fields. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic table or issues with the master data. Authorization Issues: Sometimes,

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