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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP623 - Basic characteristic &1 for break-down &2 must exist in table &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  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 data source in CO-PA.
  When defining or modifying the breakdown structure in CO-PA.
  When the system checks the consistency between the breakdown structure and the underlying database tables.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The characteristic &1 is defined as a basic characteristic for the breakdown &2.
  The system checks the table &3 (usually a database table or a structure related to CO-PA data).
  The characteristic &1 is not found in the table &3.
  This means the characteristic is missing in the data source or the table that is supposed to contain it.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Breakdown Structure:
  
  Go to transaction KEU5 (Maintain Breakdowns) or the relevant transaction where the breakdown &2 is defined.
  Verify that the basic characteristic &1 is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check the Table / Data Source:
  
  Identify the table &3 mentioned in the message.
  Use SE11 to check if the characteristic &1 exists as a field in the table &3.
  If it does not exist, this is the root cause.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data Model:
  
  If the characteristic &1 is missing in the table &3, you need to:
  
  Add the characteristic to the data source or table structure if possible.
  Or remove the characteristic from the breakdown if it is no longer valid or needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Re-generate or Activate the Report:
  
  After correcting the characteristic assignment or table structure, regenerate or activate the report or data source.
  This should clear the warning.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction KE4S or KE4T to check characteristic assignments.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly maintained and assigned to the relevant info structures or data sources.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Basic Characteristic:
  
  A characteristic that is used as a key or fundamental element in the breakdown of data in CO-PA reporting.
  
  
  Breakdown:
  
  A way to segment or break down profitability data by characteristics.
  
  
  Table &3:
  
  Usually refers to a database table or structure related to CO-PA data, such as CE1XXXX or CE2XXXX tables.
  
  
  This message is a warning (WXP623), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential inconsistency that can lead to incorrect reporting or missing data.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Basic characteristic &1 missing in table &3 for breakdown &2.
  
  
  Effect
  Inconsistency in CO-PA breakdown structure; potential reporting errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct characteristic assignment in breakdown; ensure characteristic exists in table.
  
  
  Transactions
  KEU5 (Breakdowns), SE11 (Table check), KE4S/KE4T (Characteristic maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values for &1, &2, and &3, I can help you with more specific guidance.