How To Fix 5P001 - Asterisk entry (others fall) missing in variable key

5P001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Asterisk entry (others fall) missing in variable key

What causes this issue?

Generic entry (Others-Fall) in the variable argument is missing
===============================================================

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

Definition of error:
-------------------
Debugging:
---------

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P001 - Asterisk entry (others fall) missing in variable key ?

  The SAP error message 5P001 with the description "Asterisk entry (others fall) missing in variable key" typically occurs in the context of SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting scenarios where variable keys are used to define characteristics for reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a missing asterisk entry in the variable key definition. In SAP, variable keys are used to categorize data for reporting, and the asterisk entry (often referred to as a "catch-all" entry) is necessary to ensure that all possible values that do not match specific entries are accounted for. If this entry is missing, the system cannot process certain data correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the variable key in question. This can typically be found in the SAP Easy Access menu under:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based