How To Fix KG1023 - 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: 023

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristics that are permitted as planning characteristics are all
those that can also be used in a planning layout (except the
planning/actual indicator). This includes:
All characteristics that have been activated under "Segment Level
Characteristics in Profitability Segment Creation" (transaction KEQ3).
In costing-based Profitability Analysis, also the characteristics
"Currency type", "Record type", "Version", "Period/year" and (if the
second period type is activated) "Week/year".
In account-based Profitability Analysis, also the characteristics
"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?

You should only include in the field list those characteristics that
are permitted.

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 KG1023 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted as a planning characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KG1023 ("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 when a characteristic that is being used in a planning scenario is not allowed for that specific planning function or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be configured as a planning characteristic in the relevant planning area or version.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic might not be included in the master data settings for the planning application.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the use of the characteristic in planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or version in transaction code SPRO.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the planning characteristics list.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is defined in the master data for the planning application.
  Check if the characteristic is marked as a planning characteristic in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using is set up to include the characteristic.
  You can check this in the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the characteristic in planning.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning scenario you are working with to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  KE30 for reporting in CO-PA.
  KE4S for planning in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message KG1023.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KG1023 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.