How To Fix KX547 - Field & is contained in the structure both as a characteristc and a &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Field & is contained in the structure both as a characteristc and a &

What causes this issue?

A field is identified within the data structure using the field names
and cannot, therefore, be contained as both a characteristic and a
value field in this one.

System Response

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?

Decide whether you want to include the field as a characteristic or
value field in the structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX547 - Field & is contained in the structure both as a characteristc and a & ?

  The SAP error message KX547 indicates that there is a conflict in the data structure where a field is defined both as a characteristic and as another type (often a key figure or another field type) within the same structure. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) or other data structures where characteristics and key figures are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The field in question is defined in the data structure as both a characteristic (which is typically used for categorization) and as another type (like a key figure).
  Data Model Conflict: The data model may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this conflict.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration of the data structure or the way the fields are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Structure: Check the data structure definition in the relevant configuration area (e.g., CO-PA configuration) to identify where the field is defined both as a characteristic and as another type.
  Remove Duplicate Definition: Modify the data structure to ensure that the field is defined only once, either as a characteristic or as another type, but not both.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the data model aligns with the intended design.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data structure functions as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides solutions for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to CO-PA or the specific module you are working with to understand the correct setup of characteristics and key figures.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX547 error and ensure that your data structure is correctly configured.