How To Fix K6503 - Selection of key figure &1 requires a selection of characteristic &2.

K6503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Selection of key figure &1 requires a selection of characteristic &2.

What causes this issue?

The entered characteristic is required for determining the currency in
which the key figure is managed. Therefore, it was included in the
characteristic selection.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6503 - Selection of key figure &1 requires a selection of characteristic &2. ?

  The SAP error message K6503, which states "Selection of key figure &1 requires a selection of characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selections for both key figures and characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to select a key figure (e.g., costs, revenues) that is dependent on a specific characteristic (e.g., cost center, profit center) without providing the necessary selection criteria for that characteristic. In other words, the system expects you to filter the data based on a characteristic that is relevant to the key figure you are trying to analyze.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Key Figure and Characteristic: Check the documentation or the configuration of the report you are trying to run to understand which characteristic is required for the selected key figure.
  
  
  Provide the Required Selection: Ensure that you include