How To Fix KX599 - Data element cannot be assigned to characteristic &

KX599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Data element cannot be assigned to characteristic &

What causes this issue?

Data elements cannot be assigned to this dimension since the field and
its attributes can no longer be changed.
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Either
the field is either already contained in the field catalog or
the field was referenced or
the field was taken from a table or
the domain and/or data element was/were already saved.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX599 - Data element cannot be assigned to characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KX599, which states "Data element cannot be assigned to characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Element Compatibility: The data element you are trying to assign to a characteristic is not compatible with the expected data type or structure of that characteristic. For example, if the characteristic expects a certain format (like a numeric value) and the data element is of a different type (like a string), this error will occur.
  
  
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the data element may not match the requirements of the characteristic. This includes settings like length, decimal places, or other attributes.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to accept the data element due to missing or incorrect