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


KG1009 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

  • Message number: 009

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

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  • 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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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

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