How To Fix K/700 - & is not an allowed characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 700

• Message text: & is not an allowed characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/700 - & is not an allowed characteristic ?

  The SAP error message "K/700 & is not an allowed characteristic" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related functionalities. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is not recognized or is not allowed in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or is not allowed for the specific report or analysis you are attempting to execute.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the CO-PA settings or may not be assigned to the appropriate operating concern.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or characteristics, the system may not recognize the characteristic due to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the operating concern. You can check this in the CO-PA configuration settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Use Allowed Characteristics: If the characteristic is not allowed, consider using a different characteristic that is valid for the report or analysis you are trying to perform.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KEB0 (for CO-PA planning) to access the relevant reports and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling.