How To Fix NAA356 - Characteristics (fields) for detailed aggregation levels makes no sense

NAA356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Characteristics (fields) for detailed aggregation levels makes no sense

What causes this issue?

Separate processing is defined for aggregation levels with the
indicator "Detailed". The characteristics (fields) are not required.

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?

It does not usually make sense to enter characteristics (fields).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

NAA356 - Details

• The SAP error message NAA356, which states "Characteristics (fields) for detailed aggregation levels makes no sense," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the characteristics defined for a detailed aggregation level in a query or data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The characteristics defined for the detailed aggregation level do not align with the characteristics used in the underlying data model or InfoProvider.
  Missing Characteristics: Some characteristics that are required for the aggregation level are missing or not properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The aggregation level may have been incorrectly configured, leading to logical inconsistencies.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders) that have not been reflected in the aggregation level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Aggregation Level: Check the aggregation level configuration in the SAP BW system. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that they match the