How To Fix K6649 - You must select at least one characteristic for distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 649

• Message text: You must select at least one characteristic for distribution

What causes this issue?

In top-down planning, characteristics from a higher aggregation level
are planned to a lower level. You must select at least one
characteristic for distribution.
Example:
You are planning regional revenues, for example, Europe. These are to
be distributed to the individual countries.
Set the Region to 'Copy' and Country to 'Distribute'.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6649 - You must select at least one characteristic for distribution ?

  The SAP error message K6649, "You must select at least one characteristic for distribution," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a distribution or allocation process without selecting any characteristics. This error indicates that the system requires at least one characteristic to be defined for the distribution process to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any characteristics in the distribution screen or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the system, leading to them not being available for selection.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Characteristics: Ensure that you select at least one characteristic in the distribution screen. This could be any relevant characteristic such as product, customer, region, etc., depending on your specific business requirements.
  Check Configuration: If you believe you should be able to select characteristics, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristics you need are properly defined and active in the system.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the required characteristics. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate access.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transactions related to CO-PA, such as KEDR (Distribution of Actual Data) or KE4S (Transfer of Actual Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6649 error and successfully proceed with your distribution process in SAP.