How To Fix WXP623 - Basic characteristic &1 for break-down &2 must exist in table &3

WXP623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Basic characteristic &1 for break-down &2 must exist in table &3

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WXP623 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WXP623 Basic characteristic &1 for break-down &2 must exist in table &3
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the context of SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), specifically when working with characteristics and value fields in the breakdown structure of a report or data source.
  
  The message indicates that a basic characteristic (identified by &1) that is required for a particular breakdown (identified by &2) is missing from the specified table (identified by &3).
  In other words, the system expects that the characteristic used as a basic characteristic in the breakdown structure must be present in the underlying database table or structure that holds the data.
  This inconsistency can happen if the characteristic was removed or not properly maintained in the data model or if the table structure does not include the characteristic.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the activation or generation of a report or