How To Fix KG024 - You can only enter "*" for one characteristic in planning layout &

KG024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You can only enter "*" for one characteristic in planning layout &

What causes this issue?

&V1& is a multi-segment screen structure. This is a screen structure
with several profitability segments in the rows. Enter '*' for one of
the characteristics.
<ZH>Example:</> Division '01', plant '*' enables you to enter plan data
for all plants in division '01'.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG024 - You can only enter "*" for one characteristic in planning layout & ?

  The SAP error message KG024 ("You can only enter '*' for one characteristic in planning layout") typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly when working with planning layouts in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way characteristics are being used in a planning layout.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter a wildcard character (*) for more than one characteristic in a planning layout. In SAP planning layouts, the wildcard character is used to represent all possible values for a characteristic. However, the system only allows the use of the wildcard for one characteristic at a time to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity in the planning process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG024 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Planning Layout: Check the planning layout you are using and identify the