How To Fix K6715 - Use of &1 requires the 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: 715

• Message text: Use of &1 requires the selection of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

You have selected a key figure whose currency/unit depends on the
current value of a characteristic. Therefore, this characteristic must
be included in the selection of characteristics.

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?

Supplement the characteristic selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6715 - Use of &1 requires the selection of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message K6715 ("Use of &1 requires the selection of characteristic &2") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific characteristics to be selected, but one or more of those required characteristics are missing.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to use a characteristic (e.g., a specific key figure or dimension) that is dependent on another characteristic that has not been selected in your report or analysis.
  The system requires certain characteristics to be defined in order to process the data correctly, and if they are not included, it cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Report/Transaction Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that all required characteristics are selected.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Characteristics:
  
  Look at the documentation or configuration of the report to identify which characteristics are mandatory for the specific key figure or analysis you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  Go back to the selection screen and include the missing characteristic (in this case, &2) that is required for the characteristic you are trying to use (&1).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure which characteristics are required, consult with your SAP CO-PA configuration team or refer to the configuration settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the report or transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for CO-PA for more details on characteristics and their dependencies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KE24 (for line item display) to understand how characteristics are used in reports.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If you are customizing reports, ensure that any user exits or enhancements do not inadvertently remove required characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance, as they can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the context of the error.