How To Fix K6664 - Attributes may not be distributed (&1).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Attributes may not be distributed (&1).

What causes this issue?

In top-down planning you have selected an attribute for distribution.

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?

Attributes can only serve to select the values to be distributed. These
figures cannot be distributed according to the attribute (values) since
no data can be updated in the aspect for attributes.
Set the selection to 'Transfer'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6664 - Attributes may not be distributed (&1). ?

  The SAP error message K6664 ("Attributes may not be distributed (&1).") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to distribute attributes that are not allowed to be distributed in the system. This can happen during the distribution of costs or revenues where certain characteristics or attributes are not set up correctly or are restricted from being distributed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The attributes you are trying to distribute may not be configured for distribution in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution of certain attributes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the distribution of attributes.
  Attribute Settings: The attributes in question may be set to "not distributable" in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the attributes in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. Ensure that the attributes you are trying to distribute are marked as distributable.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO: Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based CO-PA > Define Characteristics and check the settings for the relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the distribution has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors that could be causing the issue. This may involve checking the source documents or the data in the CO-PA tables.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE4S (Transfer of CO-PA Data) that may be involved in the distribution process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error K6664 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.