How To Fix KE/NC133 - You cannot remove these characteristics from the selection: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/NC -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: You cannot remove these characteristics from the selection: &1

What causes this issue?

If characteristics dependent on a higher-level characteristic are moved
in the conversion rule to <LS>"to be derived again"</> or to
<LS>"replace with fixed value"</>, then the higher-level characteristic
in question - provided it is not included in the conversion rule -
cannot be removed from the selection criterion.
However, you tried to remove the following characteristics from the
selection: &V1&

System Response

No characteristics have been moved and the above characteristics have
been deleted from the selection criterion.

How to fix this error?

Include the listed characteristics in the conversion rule.
OR
Remove all of the characteristics dependent on the listed
characteristics from conversion rule.
OR
Leave the listed characteristics in the selection criterion.

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 KE/NC133 - You cannot remove these characteristics from the selection: &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE/NC133 indicates that you are trying to remove characteristics from a selection in a report or analysis that cannot be removed. This typically occurs in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) when you are working with characteristics in a report or query.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify a selection variant or report by removing characteristics that are essential for the report's execution.
  The characteristics you are trying to remove are part of the key figures or are required for the report to function correctly.
  The characteristics are defined as mandatory in the selection criteria for the report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria of the report or query you are working with. Ensure that you are not trying to remove any mandatory characteristics.
  
  
  Modify the Report: If you need to change the characteristics, consider creating a new report or selection variant that includes only the characteristics you want to analyze.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are using. This can provide insights into which characteristics are mandatory.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the report or selection variant. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  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 further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document) to understand how characteristics are used in reports.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KE/NC133 for additional context or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on CO-PA reporting to better understand the characteristics and their roles in profitability analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KE/NC133 error effectively.