How To Fix KY355 - Characteristic &1 required (in compound with &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Characteristic &1 required (in compound with &2)

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& remains selected as it is compounded with &V2&.
This means that whenever you choose a characteristic value for &V2&
(by entering a specific value or a variable), you must also enter a
characteristic value for &V1&.

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?

You can leave characteristic &V1& selected, in which case you need take
no further action.
However, if you wish to deselect characteristic &V1&, you must remove
characteristic &V2& from the compound. Then, you can deselect
characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY355 - Characteristic &1 required (in compound with &2) ?

  The SAP error message KY355 indicates that a characteristic is required in a compound with another characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic structure, and a required characteristic is missing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain characteristics to be present in the data selection.
  The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is mandatory when used in conjunction with another characteristic (&2), but it is not available in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY355 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics: Verify that the required characteristic (&1) is included in your report or selection criteria. You may need to adjust your selection to include this characteristic.
  
  
  Review the Data Structure: Ensure that the data structure you are working with includes both characteristics. If you are using a custom report or query, check the underlying data model to confirm that the necessary characteristics are defined.
  
  
  Adjust the Report/Query: If you are using a custom report or query, modify it to include the required characteristic. This may involve changing the selection criteria or the layout of the report.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the required characteristics and their relationships.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the characteristics in the CO-PA configuration to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KY355 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics in CO-PA and their requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KY355 error and implement a solution to resolve it.