How To Fix K6051 - Attrib. values of the charact. value &1 &2 not appropriate for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Attrib. values of the charact. value &1 &2 not appropriate for selection

What causes this issue?

In the general selections, criteria for master data attributes were
entered. The attribute values of the entered characteristic value do
not match the selection criteria.

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?

You can either enter a different characteristic value or terminate the
entry and change the selection criteria. It is also conceivable that
the assignment of the attribute value needs to be changed in the master
data maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6051 - Attrib. values of the charact. value &1 &2 not appropriate for selection ?

  The SAP error message K6051, which states "Attrib. values of the charact. value &1 &2 not appropriate for selection," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the characteristic values being used in a selection or report.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristic Values: The characteristic values being selected do not match the expected values defined in the system. This can happen if the values are not valid for the specific characteristic or if they are not allowed in the context of the selection.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic values may not exist in the master data. If the characteristic value is not defined in the relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers), the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the CO-PA settings or in the characteristics setup that leads to the selection criteria being invalid.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database that lead to the selection criteria being invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K6051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic values you are trying to use in your selection are valid and exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant master data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the characteristics in CO-PA is correct. This includes checking the settings for the characteristics and ensuring that they are properly defined.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Make sure that all necessary master data is maintained and that there are no missing entries for the characteristic values you are trying to use.
  
  
  Use Valid Combinations: If you are using multiple characteristics in your selection, ensure that the combinations of values are valid and allowed in the context of your report or selection.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their valid values.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the selection process and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KOB1 (for CO line item reports) to see if the error occurs in specific reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions 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 K6051 error and implement a suitable solution.