How To Fix KG327 - Enter a characteristic value

KG327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Enter a characteristic value

What causes this issue?

You must enter a concrete value for this characteristic. Entering "*"
or summarizing the data is not allowed.

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 KG327 - Enter a characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message KG327 "Enter a characteristic value" 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 specific characteristic values.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to save or process a cost estimate or a related transaction without providing all the necessary characteristic values that are required for the operation. Characteristic values are essential for defining the attributes of a product or cost object, and if they are missing, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG327 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Missing Characteristics: Review the screen or transaction where the error occurred to identify which characteristic values are missing. The system may provide hints or highlight the fields that need to be filled.
  
  
  Enter Required Values: Navigate to the relevant fields and enter the required characteristic values. Ensure that all mandatory fields