How To Fix KX570 - Characteristic &1 compounded with char. &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Characteristic &1 compounded with char. &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The first named characteristic is compounded to a superior character-
istic, e.g the cost center is compounded with the controlling area. The
superior characteristic must also be contained in the data structure in
such a case.

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 the superior characteristic in the data structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX570 - Characteristic &1 compounded with char. &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KX570 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics being used in a particular context, typically related to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where characteristics are defined for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error message "KX570 Characteristic &1 compounded with char. &2 does not exist" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics specified in the error message (e.g., &1 and &2) are not defined in the system. This could happen if they were deleted or never created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics may not be properly configured or activated in the system. This can happen if there were changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristics are expected to be compounded but are not available in the master data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX570 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEB0 (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA characteristics) to check if the characteristics &1 and &2 are defined in the system.
  If they are missing, you may need to create them or restore them if they were deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics are properly configured and activated in the relevant settings. This can be done in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your data to ensure that all necessary characteristics are available and correctly compounded. You can use transaction codes like KE53 to check the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristics and their usage in your version of SAP. There may be specific notes or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE24 (for CO-PA line item display), and KEDR (for characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KX570 for any specific fixes or updates that may be applicable to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics in CO-PA and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KX570 error message in SAP.