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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the operating concern in SAP (Transaction code: KEA5).
  Verify that the characteristic in question is defined in the operating concern you are using.
  
  
  
  Verify Operating Concern:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct operating concern in your report or transaction.
  If necessary, switch to the correct operating concern that includes the required characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the operating concern to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included.
  If you have recently made changes to the operating concern, ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the data in the operating concern is valid and complete.
  You can use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring operating concerns and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Configuration of operating concern.
  KE4S: Consistency check for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the operating concern and its characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KG792 error and implement a solution to resolve it.