How To Fix KG1006 - Characteristic &1 must be included in the planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must be included in the planning level

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V1&" has not been included in the planning level.
In costing based Profitability Analysis, the characteristics "Version",
"Transaction type", "Currency type" and "Period/year" (or "Week/year"
if the second period type is active) must always be included in a
planning level. The characteristics "Version", "Period/year",
"Controlling area" and "Cost element" are mandatory fields in
account-based Profitability Analysis.

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?

Include characteristic "&V1&" in the planning level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1006 - Characteristic &1 must be included in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message KG1006 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is required to be included in the planning level for a particular planning scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other planning-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to execute a planning transaction (such as planning data for a specific characteristic) that requires certain characteristics to be defined in the planning level, but the specified characteristic is not included. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The planning level has not been configured to include the required characteristic.
  Incorrect Planning Level: The planning level being used does not match the characteristics needed for the planning process.
  Data Entry Error: The characteristic may have been incorrectly specified in the planning transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG1006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning level in SAP.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the planning level definition.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Level:
  
  If the characteristic is not included, you will need to modify the planning level to include it. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Planning -> Define Planning Levels.
  
  
  Add the required characteristic to the planning level.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning level in your planning transaction.
  Verify that all required characteristics are correctly specified in your planning data entry.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KPF6 (for planning) or KEDR (for planning levels) to access the relevant planning functions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring planning levels and characteristics.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning levels and characteristics in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO module support team for further assistance.