How To Fix KX569 - Characteristic &: Compound char. incompletely defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Characteristic &: Compound char. incompletely defined

What causes this issue?

The field contained in the compound depends on other fields which must
therefore also be contained in the compound.
'.....' rows indicate that fields which you have not yet entered are
mandatory for the domain or check table entered.

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?

Include all fields required by the fields already contained in the
compound.
In '.....' rows, enter valid characteristics with the right domain.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX569 - Characteristic &: Compound char. incompletely defined ?

  The SAP error message KX569, which states "Characteristic &: Compound char. incompletely defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where characteristics are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a compound characteristic is not fully defined. A compound characteristic is a characteristic that is made up of multiple individual characteristics. This error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristics: One or more of the individual characteristics that make up the compound characteristic are not defined or are missing values.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the compound characteristic may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the compound characteristic from being properly evaluated.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the characteristics may not be complete or may have been incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX569 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all individual characteristics that make up the compound characteristic are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the characteristics involved. Ensure that all necessary values are populated and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the compound characteristic in the SAP system. Make sure that it is set up correctly and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the compound characteristics and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error is resolved and that the compound characteristic functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KEB0 (for CO-PA) or KKS1 (for CO-PA planning) to access the relevant configuration and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KX569 error in your SAP system.