How To Fix K9048 - Characteristic '&' must be used with '&'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Characteristic '&' must be used with '&'.

What causes this issue?

You entered values for characteristic &V1& in the layout or the initial
screen. This characteristic, however, can only be used with
characteristic &V2&.
For &V2&, however, no values were entered. Further processing is
therefore not possible.

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?

Either fill in both or neither of the &V1& and &V2& characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9048 - Characteristic '&' must be used with '&'. ?

  The SAP error message K9048 indicates that there is a mismatch in the use of characteristics in a particular context, typically within the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules where characteristics are defined and used for reporting or analysis.
  Cause:
  The error message "K9048 Characteristic '&' must be used with '&'" usually arises when:
  
  A characteristic that is being used in a report or analysis is not compatible with the other characteristics being used.
  There may be a requirement that certain characteristics must be used together, and one of them is missing or incorrectly specified.
  The configuration of the characteristics in the system may not align with the expected combinations defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations: Review the characteristics you are using in your report or analysis. Ensure that they are compatible and that you are using the required combinations as defined in your system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics in the SAP system. Check if there are any dependencies or requirements that specify which characteristics must be used together.
  
  
  Adjust Report/Query: If you are running a report or query, modify it to include the necessary characteristics. Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the selection criteria.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics you are working with. This can provide insights into any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items) that may be involved in your analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on CO-PA and characteristics usage to better understand how to configure and use them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K9048 error and implement a solution to resolve it.