How To Fix KE0C146 - Characteristic group &1 cannot be assigned

KE0C146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Characteristic group &1 cannot be assigned

What causes this issue?

Characteristic group "&V1&" contains the characteristic "&V2&". It is
not possible to transfer this characteristic to SOP because it is not
used in the creation of profitability segments. Due to this setting and
because this characteristic is not posted to the segment level, it does
not make sense to transfer it.

How to fix this error?

Delete the characteristic "&V2&" from characteristic group "&V1&".

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C146 - Characteristic group &1 cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message KE0C146, which states "Characteristic group &1 cannot be assigned," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristic groups in the configuration of your CO-PA settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic group you are trying to assign may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Incompatibility: The characteristic group may not be compatible with the characteristics or the data structure you are working with.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the characteristic group.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or configuration that prevent the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings and verify that the characteristic group exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic group is compatible with the characteristics you are trying to assign.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Check if the characteristic group is already