How To Fix KE0C149 - Characteristic &1 may not form part of a condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Characteristic &1 may not form part of a condition

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is an excludable characteristic. This means that it
can, under certain conditions, be excluded from being used to create
profitability segments. Given that conditions have been maintained for
characteristic "&V1&", it cannot be used as part of a condition for
another characteristic.

System Response

The data cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic from the condition or delete the condition
for characteristic "&V1&" if it is no longer to be used as a
conditional characteristic.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C149 - Characteristic &1 may not form part of a condition ?

  The SAP error message KE0C149, which states "Characteristic &1 may not form part of a condition," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a condition in a pricing procedure or a condition record that includes a characteristic that is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristic you are trying to use in the condition is not compatible with the condition type or the pricing procedure you are working with. Certain characteristics are restricted from being used in specific conditions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the use of the specified characteristic in the context of the condition you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  Data Model Constraints: The data model for the Profitability Analysis may have constraints that prevent certain characteristics from being used in conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C149 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Compatibility:
  
  Review the characteristics that are allowed for the specific condition type you are working with. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to use is indeed allowed in the context of the condition.
  
  
  
  Modify the Condition:
  
  If the characteristic is not allowed, consider using a different characteristic that is compatible with the condition type.
  You may need to adjust your pricing procedure or condition records to align with the allowed characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Access the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections to check the settings for characteristics and conditions.
  Ensure that the configuration allows for the use of the desired characteristic in the conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on the characteristics and conditions in CO-PA. This can provide insights into which characteristics are permissible.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE4S (Create Condition), and KE4T (Change Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on CO-PA to better understand the characteristics and conditions used in profitability analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.