How To Fix KX883 - Characteristic & does not exist in all aspects in which & occurs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist in all aspects in which & occurs

What causes this issue?

The time-based reference field must exist in all aspects in which the
the corresponding basic key figure exists.

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 KX883 - Characteristic & does not exist in all aspects in which & occurs ?

  The SAP error message KX883 indicates that a characteristic specified in a certain context does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when dealing with characteristics in various SAP modules, such as when trying to analyze or report on data that includes characteristics that are not defined or available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the characteristic has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant data structures or master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is expected but not available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code KEA5 for CO-PA) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data sources being used in your reports or analyses are correctly set up and include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on your data to ensure that all required characteristics are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics relevant to your analysis or reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA5 (for CO-PA characteristics), KEDR (for CO-PA report), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message KX883, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX883 error and implement a solution to resolve it.