How To Fix K6802 - You have not yet selected any characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: You have not yet selected any characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have not yet selected any 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?

Select the characteristics to be planned on the Characteristics screen
and restrict the selection. You must select at least one
characteristic, and for top-down, at least two.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6802 - You have not yet selected any characteristics ?

  The SAP error message K6802, "You have not yet selected any characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when trying to create or analyze reports that require the selection of characteristics.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the user has not selected any characteristics for the report or analysis they are trying to execute. Characteristics in SAP CO-PA are used to define the dimensions of the data being analyzed, such as product, customer, region, etc. Without selecting at least one characteristic, the system cannot generate the required report or analysis.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Characteristics: When you are in the report or analysis screen, look for the section where you can select characteristics. This is usually a selection screen where you can choose from a list of available characteristics relevant to your analysis.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that you have selected all required characteristics. Some reports may require specific characteristics to be selected before they can be executed.
  
  
  Review Report Settings: If you are using a custom report or a standard report, check the settings or configuration to ensure that the characteristics are properly defined and available for selection.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure which characteristics to select, refer to the documentation or help files related to the specific report or analysis you are trying to run.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics you are trying to select. Lack of authorization may prevent you from seeing or selecting certain characteristics.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics in CO-PA: Characteristics are key elements in profitability analysis that help in segmenting data for reporting. Common characteristics include product, customer, sales organization, and more.
  SAP Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation and help resources that can guide users on how to work with reports and characteristics in CO-PA.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider taking SAP training courses or reviewing tutorials that cover the basics of CO-PA and report generation to better understand how to select characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6802 error and successfully generate your report or analysis in SAP.