How To Fix KG586 - Invalid characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Invalid characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG586 - Invalid characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KG586 "Invalid characteristic &" 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 the system is unable to recognize or validate a characteristic that has been specified in a report, query, or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant data structures or settings.
  Data Source Issues: The characteristic may not be available in the data source being used for the report or analysis.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the report or query.
  Verify Definition: Ensure that the characteristic is defined in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., in the CO-PA configuration).
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by reviewing user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: Go through the configuration settings for the characteristic in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Data Source Check: Ensure that the characteristic is included in the data source being used for the report or analysis. If it is missing, you may need to adjust the data source settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KEDR (for CO-PA data extraction) to access relevant reports and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics in CO-PA and how to configure them properly.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.