How To Fix KG846 - No valid characteristic combinations found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 846

• Message text: No valid characteristic combinations found.

What causes this issue?

No valid combinations of characteristic values could be found for the
selection criteria defined in the planning layout or specified on the
selection screen.
This might be due to the following:
The organizational units (company code, controlling area, and so on) do
not correspond.
The currency type used in the planning layout does not match the
currency types of the versions being planned.
You have selected the "Check derivation" indicator for the current plan
version, and the combinations of characteristic values do not fit the
structure of your derivation strategy.

System Response

You cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Use other selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG846 - No valid characteristic combinations found. ?

  The SAP error message KG846 "No valid characteristic combinations found" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid combination of characteristics for the data you are trying to process, which can prevent the execution of certain transactions or reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic combinations required for the transaction or report may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics in the relevant application area (like CO-PA) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary characteristics assigned to it, or the data may be incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may not have the required characteristics assigned.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic combinations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations: Review the characteristic combinations in the configuration settings. Ensure that the necessary combinations are defined and active.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant objects (e.g., cost centers, profit centers) to ensure that they have the required characteristics assigned.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that it includes all necessary characteristics. You may need to correct or complete the data.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system for CO-PA or the relevant module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required characteristic combinations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in the specific module you are working with.