How To Fix KG569 - Copy: only characteristic "&" is allowed

KG569 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Copy: only characteristic "&" is allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert the characteristic &V1& directly below another
node. But a different characteristic has already been selected for this
level.

System Response

You cannot insert the characteristics &V1& here using the functions
"Move" and "Copy".

How to fix this error?

To ensure that the plan structure remains consistent, the system
requires all the nodes that lie directly below one node to represent
different values of the same characteristic. Moreover, each
characteristic can only occur on one level in one branch of the
hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG569 - Copy: only characteristic "&" is allowed ?

  The SAP error message KG569 ("Copy: only characteristic '&' is allowed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the copying of planning data or when working with planning layouts in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to copy planning data or a planning layout that includes characteristics that are not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing. The message indicates that only a specific characteristic (denoted by "&") is permitted for the operation you are trying to execute.
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect Characteristics: You may be trying to copy data that includes characteristics that are not compatible with the target planning layout or data structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the planning layout or the characteristics in the planning version may not align with the characteristics defined in the source data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be