How To Fix KG314 - You cannot enter "*" for the characteristic "&"

KG314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 314

• Message text: You cannot enter "*" for the characteristic "&"

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either leave the characteristic &V1& blank or enter a
characteristic value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG314 - You cannot enter "*" for the characteristic "&" ?

  The SAP error message KG314, which states "You cannot enter '*' for the characteristic '&'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a wildcard character (*) for a characteristic that does not support it. In SAP, certain fields or characteristics are designed to accept specific values, and using a wildcard can lead to ambiguity or incorrect data processing. The characteristic in question (represented by & in the error message) is likely defined in a way that does not allow for wildcard entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that you understand the valid values that can be entered for that characteristic.
  
  
  Use Specific Values: Instead of using the wildcard *,