How To Fix KCSL018 - Value of the partitioning characteristic &1 : &2

KCSL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCSL - SAP-EIS: Data Slices

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Value of the partitioning characteristic &1 : &2

What causes this issue?

The data slice is deleted before records are updated. Values are
gathered from characteristics to formulate selection criteria. This
message displays the values so that you know what the system is doing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KCSL018 - Details

• The SAP error message KCSL018 typically indicates an issue related to the partitioning characteristic in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) in SAP. The message format usually looks like this:
  KCSL018: Value of the partitioning characteristic &1: &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch or an invalid value for a partitioning characteristic in a CO-PA or controlling document. The partitioning characteristic is used to categorize data for reporting and analysis purposes. The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value provided for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the current context.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the characteristic is not maintained or is incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the characteristics used in the analysis.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that