How To Fix KH890 - The total for characteristic "&1" cannot be displayed

KH890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 890

• Message text: The total for characteristic "&1" cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V1&" was defined so that the total for all values
cannot be displayed.
This is usually the case when it would not make sense to aggregate data
for the different values of a characteristic. For example, it would not
make sense to add values in different currencies or with different
plan/actual indicators.

System Response

The function was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Note that this function applies to the object that the cursor is
positioned on. If you move the cursor to another object, you may be
able to execute this function.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KH890 - Details

• The SAP error message KH890, which states "The total for characteristic '&1' cannot be displayed," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a query or report that cannot be aggregated or displayed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic in question may not have any associated data in the underlying database or InfoProvider.
  Aggregation Issues: The characteristic may not be suitable for aggregation due to its data type or the way it is defined in the system.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to issues in how totals are calculated or displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified characteristic.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the data source, such as inconsistencies or errors in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that there is data available for the characteristic in