How To Fix KX626 - Characteristic &1 used in compound for field &2

KX626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Characteristic &1 used in compound for field &2

What causes this issue?

The field entered is used in a compound characteristic. You must
remove it from the compound characteristic before you may change this
field.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX626 - Characteristic &1 used in compound for field &2 ?

  The SAP error message KX626 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a characteristic in a compound for a specific field. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic or a compound characteristic that is not correctly defined or is being used incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Definition: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Invalid Compound Usage: The characteristic may be used in a compound characteristic that is not valid for the specified field.
  Field Compatibility: The characteristic may not be compatible with the field it is being used for, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEB0 (for defining characteristics) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Compound Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code KEB1 to check the compound characteristics