How To Fix J5018 - No characteristics for segment formation/for the views used were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No characteristics for segment formation/for the views used were found

What causes this issue?

There are no characteristics assigned to the views used, or to segment
formation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, check view definition and characteristic use for the
analysis structure used.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5018 - No characteristics for segment formation/for the views used were found ?

  The SAP error message J5018, which states "No characteristics for segment formation/for the views used were found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any characteristics that are necessary for segment formation based on the views that are being used.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the segment formation are not defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the CO-PA module may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary characteristics.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incomplete records that do not meet the criteria for the views being used.
  View Selection: The views selected for the report or analysis may not have any characteristics assigned to them.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined for the segment formation.
  Verify that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it contains the necessary characteristics. You may need to run data consistency checks or reports to identify any missing data.
  Ensure that the data is correctly populated in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Adjust Views:
  
  Review the views being used in the report or analysis. Make sure that they are set up to include the necessary characteristics for segment formation.
  If needed, modify the views to include the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring CO-PA and segment formation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the report or analysis again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KE4S (for segment reporting) to analyze the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the J5018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.