How To Fix KX619 - Field & must be contained in compound characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Field & must be contained in compound characteristic

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX619 - Field & must be contained in compound characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KX619 indicates that a specific field must be contained within a compound characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics and their values in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you are trying to assign or use a characteristic that is not properly defined as part of a compound characteristic. In SAP, compound characteristics are used to group multiple characteristics together, and certain fields must adhere to this structure. If a characteristic is expected to be part of a compound but is not, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX619 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSC1 (for creating a characteristic) or KSC2 (for changing a characteristic).
  Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is indeed defined as part of a compound characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Compound Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code KSC3 to display the compound characteristics.
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is included in the correct compound characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are selecting the correct characteristic that is part of the compound.
  If you are using a report or a program, check the selection criteria to ensure that they align with the defined characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to characteristics and compound characteristics in CO-PA to understand the expected structure and requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify characteristics and their definitions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSC1: Create characteristic
  KSC2: Change characteristic
  KSC3: Display characteristic
  KOB1: Display actual line items for orders
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics and compound characteristics in the context of CO-PA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KX619 error and implement a solution to resolve it.