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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6714 - At least 2 characteristics must be selected for top-down distribution ?

  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 KSU2).
  
  
  Select Characteristics: In the selection screen, make sure to select at least two characteristics that are relevant for your distribution. For example, if you are distributing costs, you might select "Region" and "Product" as your characteristics.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure which characteristics to select, review the configuration of your Profitability Analysis to understand which characteristics are available and relevant for your analysis.
  
  
  Execute the Distribution: After selecting the required characteristics, proceed with the distribution process again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Top-Down Distribution: This is a method used in CO-PA to allocate costs or revenues from a higher level (e.g., total sales) to lower levels (e.g., individual products or regions) based on predefined rules or proportions.
  Characteristics in CO-PA: Characteristics are the dimensions used in CO-PA to analyze profitability. Common characteristics include product, customer, region, and sales organization.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to CO-PA and top-down distribution.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.