How To Fix KG396 - You cannot save scheme & because access-level characteristics are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 396

• Message text: You cannot save scheme & because access-level characteristics are missing

What causes this issue?

Ratio scheme &V1& is inconsistent because no access-level
characteristic has been assigned to item &V2& and ratio &V3& in the
ratio scheme.

System Response

You cannot save a ratio scheme until all items have been assigned an
access-level characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Assign an access-level characteristic to each item in the ratio scheme.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG396 - You cannot save scheme & because access-level characteristics are missing ?

  The SAP error message KG396, which states "You cannot save scheme & because access-level characteristics are missing," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to save a profitability analysis scheme that lacks the necessary access-level characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of required characteristics in the access sequence of the profitability analysis scheme you are trying to save. Access-level characteristics are essential for defining how data is accessed and processed in CO-PA. If these characteristics are not defined or are missing from the scheme, the system will not allow you to save it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Scheme Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the profitability analysis scheme in SAP.
  Ensure that all required access-level characteristics are included in the scheme.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Characteristics:
  
  If you identify any missing characteristics, you will need to add them to the scheme.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-based or Costing-based > Define Characteristics for Access Sequences.
  
  
  Add the necessary characteristics that are required for your scheme.
  
  
  
  Review Access Sequences:
  
  Check the access sequences associated with the scheme to ensure they are correctly defined and include all necessary characteristics.
  You can find this under:
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-based or Costing-based > Define Access Sequences.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to save the scheme again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which characteristics are required, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like KE4I (for creating or changing CO-PA schemes) to access the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the profitability analysis configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG396 error and successfully save your profitability analysis scheme. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.