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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

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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 the necessary selection criteria for the characteristic mentioned in the error message. For example, if the error indicates that you need to select a cost center, make sure to specify one or more cost centers in your selection criteria.
  
  
  Review Report Parameters: If you are using a standard report, review the parameters and filters available in the selection screen. Make sure all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the relationship between the key figure and the characteristic, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific report or transaction.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the selected key figure and characteristic.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CO, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), which may help you understand the context of the error.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP CO reporting to better understand the relationships between key figures and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6503 error and successfully execute your report or transaction in SAP.