How To Fix KE056 - Characteristic field cannot be selected


KE056 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 056

  • Message text: Characteristic field cannot be selected

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  • What causes this issue?

    You can only select characteristics with a length of up to
    &V1&.

    System Response

    The system ignores your selection.

    How to fix this error?

    Define a shorter field.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KE056 - Details

  • The SAP error message KE056 ("Characteristic field cannot be selected") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to select a characteristic that is not available or not allowed in the current context. This can happen during various activities, such as creating reports, configuring characteristics, or setting up data structures.
    Causes:
    
    Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to select may not be defined in the operating concern or may not be activated.
    Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the operating concern may not allow the selection of certain characteristics.
    Data Structure Issues: The data structure you are working with may not support the characteristic you are trying to use.
    Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to certain characteristics.
    Version Mismatch: If you are using a version of SAP that does not support the characteristic, this error may occur.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Characteristic Definition:
    
    Go to the configuration settings for your

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