How To Fix KCRP023 - Characteristic '&2' requires '&1' in general data selection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCRP - Message class for report painter - Original language english

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Characteristic '&2' requires '&1' in general data selection.

What causes this issue?

The selected characteristic '&V2&' depends on characteristic '&V1&'.
For this reason, '&V1&' must be part of the general selections.

System Response

Your settings cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Add the characteristic '&V1&' to the general selections. Then, redefine
the element.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KCRP023 - Characteristic '&2' requires '&1' in general data selection. ?

  The SAP error message KCRP023 indicates that there is a missing or required characteristic in the general data selection for a report or transaction related to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules. The message typically states that a specific characteristic (denoted as '&2') requires another characteristic (denoted as '&1') to be selected in order to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error occurs when a required characteristic is not included in the selection criteria. For example, if you are trying to analyze profitability data by a specific characteristic (like product or region), but you haven't included a related characteristic (like sales organization or customer), the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate which characteristics are mandatory for certain reports or analyses. If these settings are not correctly configured, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or characteristics in the system, it may result in certain characteristics becoming mandatory that were previously optional.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using for the report or transaction. Ensure that you have included all required characteristics as indicated by the error message. 
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are using. This may provide insights into which characteristics are required.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the characteristics in question. This may involve checking the settings in the CO-PA module or related areas.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to CO-PA and profitability reporting, such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Item).
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to CO-PA reporting to better understand the relationships between different characteristics.
  
  By ensuring that all required characteristics are included in your selection criteria, you should be able to resolve the KCRP023 error and proceed with your analysis or reporting.