How To Fix WXP692 - Enter a break-down table and a basic characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Enter a break-down table and a basic characteristic

What causes this issue?

You want to create a <DS:DE.WISP_BREAKD>grouping break-down</> with the
<ZH>break-down table</> <DS:DE.WISP_BDMETHOD>break-down method</>. To
do this, you must enter a break-down table and a basic characteristic.

System Response

The break-down cannot be used in its present form.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP692 - Enter a break-down table and a basic characteristic ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP692 - Enter a break-down table and a basic characteristic
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you are working with breakdown structures in the context of costing sheets, activity types, or statistical key figures in controlling (CO) or product costing. Specifically, it indicates that the system expects you to enter:
  
  A breakdown table (a table that defines how a value is broken down or distributed), and
  A basic characteristic (the characteristic on which the breakdown is based).
  
  If these are missing, the system cannot proceed because it does not know how to distribute or allocate values correctly.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When defining or maintaining costing sheets or activity type planning where breakdowns are used.
  When setting up statistical key figures or planning layouts that require a breakdown.
  When configuring planning layouts or planning functions in CO-PA or other controlling modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Breakdown Table:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing or master data screen where the breakdown is defined.
  Specify the appropriate breakdown table that contains the data for the distribution.
  
  
  
  Enter a Basic Characteristic:
  
  Define the characteristic on which the breakdown is based. This is usually a characteristic from the InfoSet or master data that determines how the values are split.
  For example, if you are breaking down costs by cost center, the basic characteristic would be the cost center.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the breakdown table and basic characteristic are correctly maintained in the system.
  In transaction codes like OKKN (Costing Sheet), KP06 (Activity Type Planning), or KPF6 (Planning Layouts), ensure that the breakdown is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or IMG settings related to breakdowns in controlling.
  Check if the breakdown table and characteristic are consistent with the planning or costing requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP692), so it may not stop processing but indicates incomplete or missing data that could lead to incorrect results.
  Breakdown tables are often used to distribute values from a higher-level characteristic to a more detailed level.
  The basic characteristic is essential because it defines the dimension along which the breakdown occurs.
  If you are unsure which breakdown table or characteristic to use, consult your controlling or costing team or refer to your company’s SAP configuration documentation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing breakdown table and/or basic characteristic in costing/planning setup.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the required breakdown table and basic characteristic in the relevant configuration or master data.
  
  
  Where to check
  Costing sheets (OKKN), activity type planning (KP06), planning layouts (KPF6), or related customizing.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message; may cause incorrect cost distribution if ignored.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where you encounter this message, I can give more tailored guidance.