How To Fix K7051 - Selected row does not contain characteristics which can be broken down

K7051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Selected row does not contain characteristics which can be broken down

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7051 - Selected row does not contain characteristics which can be broken down ?

  The SAP error message K7051, which states "Selected row does not contain characteristics which can be broken down," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis in SAP, particularly when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting tools that involve characteristics and key figures.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The selected row in your report does not have the necessary characteristics that can be broken down further. This means that the data you are trying to analyze does not have the required dimensions or attributes to perform the breakdown.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected a row that is not appropriate for the type of analysis you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to drill down into a summary level that does not have detailed characteristics.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support the breakdown due to how the data is aggregated or structured