How To Fix KG324 - Enter a characteristic value or *

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Enter a characteristic value or *

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG324 - Enter a characteristic value or * ?

  The SAP error message KG324 ("Enter a characteristic value or *") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or when trying to create or modify a cost object that requires the entry of characteristic values.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects a characteristic value to be entered for a specific characteristic in the context of a cost estimate or a cost object. Characteristics are attributes that define the properties of a material or product, and they are often used in variant configuration or in the context of costing.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG324 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Characteristic Values: 
  
  When prompted, ensure that you enter a valid characteristic value for the required characteristic. If the characteristic is optional, you may also enter an asterisk (*) to indicate that you want to use the default value.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are working with configurable materials, ensure that the characteristics are properly defined in the material master and that the values are available for selection.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings to ensure that the required characteristics are correctly configured. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for the entry of characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific characteristics and their expected values.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify characteristic values in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) where this error might occur.
  Material Master: Understand how characteristics are defined in the material master (transaction MM01) and how they relate to costing.
  Variant Configuration: If applicable, review how variant configuration is set up in your system, as this can impact the entry of characteristic values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG324 error and proceed with your cost estimation or cost object creation in SAP.