How To Fix KG859 - Characteristic "&1" requires "&2" in general data selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" requires "&2" in general data selection

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the general selections, remove the higher-level characteristic "&V2&
" from the layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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. If characteristic "&1" requires characteristic "&2", make sure that you are providing a valid value for "&2".
  
  
  Adjust the Report/Query: If you are using a custom report or query, you may need to adjust the logic to ensure that all required characteristics are included in the selection.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using. This can provide insights into the required characteristics and their dependencies.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the characteristics involved is correctly maintained. Missing or incorrect master data can lead to selection issues.
  
  
  Test with Different Values: If possible, test the report or selection with different values for the characteristics to identify which specific value is causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report Painter), KE24 (Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KG859 error and implement a solution to resolve it.