How To Fix K6714 - At least 2 characteristics must be selected for top-down distribution

K6714 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 714

• Message text: At least 2 characteristics must be selected for top-down distribution

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to save a variant without having selected at least 2
characteristics. At least 2 characteristics must be selected for
top-down distribution, at least one of these must be set for transfer
and at least one for distribution.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the characteristic selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K6714 - Details

• The SAP error message K6714, "At least 2 characteristics must be selected for top-down distribution," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to perform a top-down distribution of values (like revenues or costs) across different characteristics in your data model.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to execute a top-down distribution without selecting at least two characteristics. Top-down distribution requires multiple characteristics to allocate values correctly across different segments or dimensions. For example, if you are trying to distribute costs across different regions and products, you need to specify both characteristics (region and product) to perform the distribution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you select at least two characteristics when setting up your top-down distribution. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Distribution Transaction: Go to the transaction where you are trying to perform the top-down distribution (e.g., transaction code KSU1 or