How To Fix KG792 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in operating concern &2

KG792 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 792

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in operating concern &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG792 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message KG792 indicates that a characteristic specified in a report or transaction does not exist in the specified operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to access or analyze data that references a characteristic that is not defined in the operating concern you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use (e.g., a specific segment, product, or customer characteristic) has not been defined in the operating concern.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: You may be referencing the wrong operating concern that does not include the characteristic you are trying to access.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the operating concern, such as missing settings or incomplete setup.
  Data Consistency: The data in the system may be inconsistent, possibly due to changes in the configuration or data migration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for