How To Fix KG1009 - A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 009

• Message text: A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

A selection restriction must be made for characteristic &V1&.

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?

Make a selection restriction for characteristic &V1& by specifying one
or more individual values or intervals. Where necessary, transfer
characteristic &V1& from the characteristics list to the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1009 - A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message KG1009, which states "A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in various SAP modules. This error indicates that a required selection condition for a specific characteristic has not been defined in the report or query you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a selection condition for a characteristic that is mandatory for the report or analysis you are attempting to run. In SAP, characteristics are used to filter and analyze data, and if a characteristic is included in the report layout but lacks a defined selection condition, the system cannot process the request.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG1009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the error message to identify which characteristic (denoted as &1) is causing the issue.
  
  
  Access the Report or Query: Go to the report or query where the error occurred. This could be in transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or similar.
  
  
  Define Selection Conditions:
  
  If you are using a report painter or report writer, ensure that you have specified selection conditions for all required characteristics.
  If you are using a query, go to the selection screen and make sure to fill in the necessary fields for the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check the Layout: If you are using a custom layout, ensure that all characteristics included in the layout have corresponding selection conditions.
  
  
  Test the Report: After making the necessary adjustments, run the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which characteristics require selection conditions, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE24 (for CO-PA line item display), or others depending on your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the KG1009 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the reports or queries in question.
  Training and Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with the specific module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG1009 error and successfully run your report or query in SAP.