How To Fix K7169 - Characteristic selection limited due to dependent key figures

K7169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Characteristic selection limited due to dependent key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7169 - Characteristic selection limited due to dependent key figures ?

  The SAP error message K7169, which states "Characteristic selection limited due to dependent key figures," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with reports or queries that involve key figures and characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to select characteristics in a report or query that are dependent on key figures that have already been selected. In SAP, certain key figures can be dependent on specific characteristics, and if you try to select characteristics that are not compatible with the selected key figures, the system will limit your selection to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Key Figures and Characteristics: Check the key figures you have selected in your report or query. Identify which characteristics are dependent on these key figures. You may need to refer to the documentation or