How To Fix KG549 - Choose a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Choose a characteristic

What causes this issue?

You forgot to select the characteristic you would like to insert.

How to fix this error?

You can only select one characteristic. To select a characteristic,
position the cursor at the beginning of the line.
You then have to specify the desired characteristic value for the
selected characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG549 - Choose a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KG549 ("Choose a characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP's CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) module when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires the selection of a characteristic, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Selection: The user has not selected any characteristics in the report or transaction screen.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Characteristic: Ensure that you select at least one characteristic in the selection screen before executing the report or transaction. Characteristics could include things like product, customer, region, etc.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the CO-PA configuration to ensure that the characteristics are properly defined and available for selection.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message KG549 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to CO-PA to better understand how to work with characteristics and reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG549 error and successfully execute your desired reports or transactions in SAP.