Message type: E = Error
Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning
Message number: 859
Message text: Characteristic "&1" requires "&2" in general data selection
You have selected characteristic "&V1&" in a column or row. However,
characteristic "&V1&" is dependent on characteristic "&V2&" and it
therefore cannot stand on its own in a planning layout.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
In the general selections, remove the higher-level characteristic "&V2&
" from the layout.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KG859
- Characteristic "&1" requires "&2" in general data selection ?The SAP error message KG859 indicates that a characteristic in your data selection requires a specific value or condition to be met. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting transactions where characteristics are used to filter or select data.
Cause: The error message KG859 is triggered when: A characteristic (e.g., a field or attribute) is being used in a report or selection criteria, but it is missing a required value or condition. The characteristic specified in the error message (represented by "&1") is dependent on another characteristic (represented by "&2") that has not been provided or is not valid in the current context.
Solution: To resolve the KG859 error, you can take the following steps: Check the Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using in your report or transaction. Ensure that all required characteristics are included and that they have valid values. Review Dependencies: Understand the dependencies between characteristics.
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