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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 and ensure that the characteristic in question is correctly included in the compound.
  Make sure that the compound characteristic is valid for the field you are trying to use it with.
  
  
  
  Field Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is appropriate for the field it is being used in. Check the documentation or configuration settings to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust:
  
  If necessary, you may need to recreate the characteristic or adjust the compound definition to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on defining characteristics and compounds in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEB0: Define Characteristics
  KEB1: Define Compound Characteristics
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KX626 error and implement a solution to resolve it.