How To Fix KH184 - The cumulative list display for characteristic & was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The cumulative list display for characteristic & was deactivated

What causes this issue?

Cumulative display was activated on the drill-down list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH184 - The cumulative list display for characteristic & was deactivated ?

  The SAP error message KH184 indicates that the cumulative list display for a specific characteristic has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  Cause:
  The error message KH184 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Deactivation of Cumulative List: The cumulative list display for the specified characteristic has been intentionally deactivated in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or characteristic settings that prevent the cumulative list from being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cumulative list for the specified characteristic.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available for the characteristic, or the data may not meet the criteria for cumulative display.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH184 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. You can do this through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant settings in the Controlling area.
  Ensure that the cumulative list display is activated for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the characteristic in the CO-PA or relevant module to ensure that it is correctly configured to allow cumulative list displays.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cumulative list for the characteristic. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that there is data available for the characteristic. If there is no data, the cumulative list cannot be displayed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and cumulative list display for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports) and KE24 (for line item display) to analyze the data related to the characteristic.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the cumulative list display functionality.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP CO-PA and characteristics to better understand how to manage and configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KH184 error and implement a solution to resolve it.