How To Fix G0116 - No default value intended for characteristic &1 in breakdown cat &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No default value intended for characteristic &1 in breakdown cat &2

What causes this issue?

A default value is needed for the breakdown type of characteristic &V1&
of breakdown category &V2&:
2 - Required breakdown, default is set or
4 - Required breakdown, default is not permitted
However, no default is intended for this characteristic.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Use a different breakdown type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0116 - No default value intended for characteristic &1 in breakdown cat &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0116 indicates that there is no default value intended for a specific characteristic in a breakdown category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting structures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Value: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a default value assigned in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: The breakdown category may not be properly configured to handle the specified characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings that prevent the system from determining a default value for the characteristic.
  User Input: The user may have entered a value that is not recognized or is invalid for the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Ensure that the characteristic in question has a default value assigned in the breakdown category settings.
  If necessary, update the configuration to include a default value.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Navigate to the characteristics settings in the SAP system.
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate breakdown category.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it aligns with the expected values for the characteristic.
  If the data is being input manually, ensure that users are entering valid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and breakdown category in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by running the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KEDR (for CO-PA data) to analyze the data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or support team for further assistance.