How To Fix KY425 - Report &1 cannot be executed (compound characteristic)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Report &1 cannot be executed (compound characteristic)

What causes this issue?

Form &V2& was changed for report &V1&. With this an entry or change was
undertaken for a characteristic with a compound characteristic.
However, characteristic &V3&, which was selected in the report, can
always only be interpreted with the value of one or more other
characteristics. In the current situation, determined by the change to
the form, the compound characteristic for the characteristic no longer
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?

You should delete report &V1&. If you wish to have a report in the
report portfolio again, which corresponds to the deleted one, you
should transfer it again into the report portfolio.
If this is too much effort, as several reports from the report
portfolio are affected by changes to the database, it is recommended
that you undo the changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY425 - Report &1 cannot be executed (compound characteristic) ?

  The SAP error message KY425, which states "Report &1 cannot be executed (compound characteristic)," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to execute a report that involves compound characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Compound Characteristics: In SAP CO-PA, compound characteristics are used to combine multiple characteristics into a single one for reporting purposes. If a report is trying to use a compound characteristic that is not properly defined or does not exist, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The compound characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be activated.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the report is trying to access, such as missing entries or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Compound Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA5 (Define Characteristics) and verify that the compound characteristic is defined correctly.
  Ensure that all the individual characteristics that make up the compound characteristic are also defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Report Settings:
  
  Check the report settings to ensure that the correct characteristics are being used. You can do this in the report selection screen or in the report definition.
  If the report is custom, review the ABAP code to ensure it is correctly referencing the compound characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the data in CO-PA to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries. You can use transaction KE30 to execute reports and check for data issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the compound characteristic and the associated data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific report and compound characteristics for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper technical investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Define Characteristics
  KE30: Execute CO-PA Reports
  KE24: Display CO-PA Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CO-PA reporting and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KY425 error message in SAP.