How To Fix KG1104 - Selection characteristic '&' must be included in the planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Selection characteristic '&' must be included in the planning level

What causes this issue?

Selection characteristic '&V1&' is not defined as a planning level
characteristic.

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 can only make selections to planning level characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1104 - Selection characteristic '&' must be included in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message KG1104 indicates that a selection characteristic (represented by the placeholder '&') is not included in the planning level you are trying to use in your planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with planning layouts or planning levels in the context of planning functions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a specific characteristic to be part of the planning level.
  The planning level you are using does not include the required characteristic, which is necessary for the execution of the planning function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG1104 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Planning Level:
  
  Go to the planning level configuration in SAP (transaction code: KSP0 for CO or the relevant transaction for IBP).
  Verify that the planning level you are using includes the selection characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Level:
  
  If the required characteristic is not included, you will need to modify the planning level to include it.
  Add the characteristic to the planning level and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Function:
  
  After updating the planning level, re-run the planning function or transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might affect the planning level or the characteristics involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which characteristics should be included, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Levels: In SAP, planning levels define the structure of planning data and the characteristics that are relevant for planning. Each planning level can include various characteristics that determine how data is aggregated or disaggregated.
  Characteristics: These are attributes or dimensions that are used in planning, such as product, location, time, etc. Each planning function may require specific characteristics to be present in the planning level.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSP0 (for planning levels in CO) or other related transactions in IBP.
  
  By ensuring that the required characteristics are included in the planning level, you should be able to resolve the KG1104 error and proceed with your planning activities.