How To Fix KG1014 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted as a planning characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not permitted as a planning characteristic

What causes this issue?

As planning characteristics, you can use all characteristics which can
also be used in a planning layout. These are:
All characteristics which are not marked as 'summarized' in the segment
level characteristics.
In costing based Profitability Analysis, you can also use the
characteristics 'plan/actual indicator', 'currency type', 'transaction
type', 'version', 'period/year' and (if the second period type is
active) 'week/year'.
In account-based Profitability Analysis, you can also use the
characteristics 'plan/actual indicator', 'version', 'cost element' and
'period/year'.

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?

Only include permitted characteristics in the planning level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1014 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted as a planning characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KG1014, which states "Characteristic &1 is not permitted as a planning characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) or other planning-related modules. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use in a planning scenario is not configured to be used for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic in question has not been marked as a planning characteristic in the system configuration.
  Master Data Settings: The characteristic may not be included in the relevant planning area or may not be activated for planning.
  Data Model: The characteristic might not be part of the data model that is being used for planning.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions on the user’s ability to access certain characteristics for planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as a planning characteristic. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the characteristic is included in the planning area you are working with.
  Ensure that the characteristic is activated for planning in the relevant planning version.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If you are using a specific data model for planning, verify that the characteristic is included in that model.
  You may need to adjust the data model to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic in planning.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring planning characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for CO-PA planning) and KP06 (for cost center planning) to navigate planning functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KG1014 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.