How To Fix K9039 - No valid characteristic combinations found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No valid characteristic combinations found.

What causes this issue?

No valid combinations of characteristics could be formed from the
selection criteria entered or the criteria in planning layout &V1&.

System Response

Processing with the current selection criteria is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Use different selection criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9039 - No valid characteristic combinations found. ?

  The SAP error message K9039 ("No valid characteristic combinations found") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristics for a given data entry or report. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic combinations required for the report or analysis may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics in the CO-PA module may not be set up correctly.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data entries in the master data or transaction data that prevent valid combinations from being formed.
  Characteristic Values: The values assigned to the characteristics may not match any of the valid combinations defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic combinations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration and verify that the required characteristics and their combinations are defined correctly.
  Use transaction code KE52 to check the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to invalid combinations.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entries:
  
  Review the transaction data entries to ensure that they contain valid characteristic values.
  Use transaction code KE30 to analyze the data and see if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that they align with the business requirements.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required characteristic combinations.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE52 (Change Characteristics), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error K9039 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K9039 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.