How To Fix KG025 - You cannot enter "*" for any characteristic in planning layout &

KG025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 025

• Message text: You cannot enter "*" for any characteristic in planning layout &

What causes this issue?

&V1& is a single-segment screen structure. In this screen type you
plan one profitability segment in a planning session. You therefore
cannot enter '*', which is reserved for multi-segment planning.

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 KG025 - You cannot enter "*" for any characteristic in planning layout & ?

  The SAP error message KG025, which states "You cannot enter '' for any characteristic in planning layout &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly in the areas of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) or other planning-related transactions. This error indicates that the system does not allow the use of the asterisk () wildcard character for certain characteristics in the planning layout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wildcard Usage: The asterisk (*) is often used as a wildcard in various SAP transactions, but in the context of planning layouts, it is not permitted for certain characteristics. This restriction is in place to ensure data integrity and accurate planning.
  Planning Layout Configuration: The planning layout may have been configured in such a way that it does not allow wildcard entries for specific characteristics.
  Characteristic Restrictions: Some characteristics may have restrictions that prevent the use of wildcards due to their nature or the way they are defined in the