How To Fix K6716 - Characteristic value restriction not yet been done for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Characteristic value restriction not yet been done for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value restriction for a characteristic is not
complete. The selection cannot be carried out.

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?

Carry out the characteristic value restriction (*-entry for all
characteristic values).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6716 - Characteristic value restriction not yet been done for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message K6716, "Characteristic value restriction not yet been done for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves characteristics that have not been properly defined or restricted in the system.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a characteristic (denoted by &1) for which the value restrictions have not been set up. This means that the system does not know how to filter or categorize the data based on that characteristic, which is necessary for the report or transaction to proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis.
  Check the characteristics that are relevant to your report or transaction. Ensure that the characteristic in question (indicated by &1) is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Value Restrictions:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to define value restrictions for the characteristic. This is usually found under the settings for "Characteristics" in the CO-PA configuration.
  Set the appropriate value restrictions for the characteristic. This may involve specifying which values are valid for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed actually contains values for the characteristic in question. If there are no values, the system will not be able to apply any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Report/Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the report or transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to configure characteristics or value restrictions, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEA0 (for CO-PA configuration) or KE52 (to maintain characteristics) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring characteristics in CO-PA.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6716 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured for use in your reports and transactions.