How To Fix /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS165 - Simulation is not possible; characteristic &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Simulation is not possible; characteristic &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS165 - Simulation is not possible; characteristic &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS165 Simulation is not possible; characteristic &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to run a simulation or analysis that involves characteristics that are not valid or not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic referenced by &1 is either not defined in the system or is not valid for the current context of the simulation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the relevant data model or the settings in the controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being used for the simulation may have inconsistencies or may not be properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Review Simulation Parameters: Ensure that the parameters you are using for the simulation are correct and that all required characteristics are included.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no missing or invalid entries related to the characteristic.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and perform the simulation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristic and its usage in simulations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KSB1 (for CO line item display) to see if the characteristic is being used correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.