How To Fix KG791 - Characteristic group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Characteristic group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG791 - Characteristic group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KG791, which states "Characteristic group & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas where characteristic groups are utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Group: The characteristic group specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic group name or the group not being created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic group may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic group was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Group: Check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., using transaction code KEA5 for CO-PA).
  Create Characteristic Group: If the characteristic group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings for CO-PA or the relevant module.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Review Configuration: If the characteristic group should exist but does not, review the configuration settings to ensure it has been set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic group was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully moved to the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA5 (for maintaining characteristic groups in CO-PA) and KEDR (for displaying characteristic groups).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CO-PA and characteristic groups for a better understanding of how they function and how to manage them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.