How To Fix G01457 - Characteristic &1 cannot be posted to from document type &2 (correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be posted to from document type &2 (correct)

What causes this issue?

An assignment must be made to characteristic &V1& when running IU
elimination. However, document type &V2& does not post to this
characteristic.

System Response

IU elimination cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Customize the document type and include characteristic &V1& in the list
of postable characteristics.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01457 - Characteristic &1 cannot be posted to from document type &2 (correct) ?

  The SAP error message G01457 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by &1) cannot be posted to from a particular document type (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Document Type: The document type you are trying to post from does not allow posting to the specified characteristic. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured to accept postings from the specified document type in the system settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings that prevent the posting from being completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the characteristic and the document type in the SAP system. Ensure that the document type is allowed to post to the characteristic.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the characteristic and document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If necessary, modify the settings for the document type to allow postings to the characteristic.
  
  This may involve adjusting the settings in the CO-PA configuration or other relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and configured to accept postings from the intended document types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and document type in question.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the posting can now be completed without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, KE24 for displaying CO-PA documents, or KEB1 for CO-PA characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform postings related to the characteristic and document type.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the CO module for further assistance.