How To Fix KG573 - Characteristic & is not allowed

KG573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Characteristic & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG573 - Characteristic & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KG573, which states "Characteristic & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that a specific characteristic is not permitted in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific type of analysis or report you are trying to run.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic may not be part of the data model for the specific report or analysis you are attempting to execute.
  Incompatibility: The characteristic may not be compatible with the other characteristics or key figures being used in the analysis.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the characteristics in the