How To Fix KX576 - Compound characteristic for field & results in recursion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Compound characteristic for field & results in recursion

What causes this issue?

The compound characteristic contains fields which contain this field in
their compound. This is recursive.

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?

Define compound characteristics so that they are not recursive. If
field B depends on field A, then field A may not depend on field B.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX576 - Compound characteristic for field & results in recursion ?

  The SAP error message KX576, which states "Compound characteristic for field & results in recursion," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where compound characteristics are used.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a compound characteristic is defined in such a way that it references itself, either directly or indirectly, leading to a recursive loop. This can happen if:
  
  A characteristic is defined to include itself as part of its own definition.
  There is a circular reference in the hierarchy of characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Compound Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the compound characteristic is defined (e.g., transaction KEA5 for CO-PA).
  Check the definition of the compound characteristic that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not reference itself or create a circular reference.
  
  
  
  Modify the Definition:
  
  If you find that the compound characteristic is incorrectly defined, modify it to remove the self-reference or circular reference.
  Ensure that the characteristics included in the compound characteristic are distinct and do not lead back to the original characteristic.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  You can do this by running the relevant reports or transactions that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on defining compound characteristics correctly.
  If needed, consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KEA5 (Define Compound Characteristics), KEA6 (Change Compound Characteristics), KEA7 (Display Compound Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the KX576 error in your SAP system.