How To Fix FCO_COPA165 - Characteristic "&1" deactivated for summarization in company code "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" deactivated for summarization in company code "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA165 - Characteristic "&1" deactivated for summarization in company code "&2" ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA165 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as "&1") has been deactivated for summarization in a particular company code (denoted as "&2") within the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require summarization for characteristics that are not active for that purpose.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Characteristic: The characteristic in question has been explicitly deactivated for summarization in the configuration settings of CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the CO-PA configuration may not align with the requirements of the reporting or analysis you are trying to perform.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics used in CO-PA may lead to certain characteristics being deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining characteristics and check if the characteristic "&1" is indeed deactivated for summarization in company code "&2".
  If it is deactivated, you can activate it for summarization if it is appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristic:
  
  If you determine that the characteristic should be active for summarization, you can change its status in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to the CO-PA configuration to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of activating the characteristic, consult with your SAP CO-PA functional team or a consultant who specializes in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the summarization works as expected and that there are no unintended consequences.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA0 (CO-PA: Report Painter) and KE30 (CO-PA: Report) for reporting purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CO-PA to understand the implications of characteristics and summarization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COPA165 error and ensure that the characteristic is appropriately configured for summarization in your CO-PA environment.