How To Fix KH389 - Totals row cannot be displayed for characteristic &

KH389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Totals row cannot be displayed for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& contains the hierarchy &V2&. This hierarchy is
defined so that the totals line is not printed.

System Response

The totals line is not printed.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the hierarchy or change its attributes so that the totals
line can be printed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH389 - Totals row cannot be displayed for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KH389, which states "Totals row cannot be displayed for characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CO (Controlling) when trying to display a report or query that includes a characteristic that does not support totals.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristics: The characteristic for which you are trying to display a totals row may not support aggregation or totals. This is common with certain characteristics that are not designed to be summarized.
  Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, where a totals row is requested for a characteristic that does not allow it.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or the way the data is structured, leading to the inability to calculate totals for certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics used in your report or query. Ensure that the characteristic for which you