How To Fix KH899 - Use the characteristic "Valuation" in the basic report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Use the characteristic "Valuation" in the basic report

What causes this issue?

You would like to execute a basic report for account-based
Profitability Analysis. The report should be started for controlling
area "&V1&". Parallel valuation has been activated for controlling area
"&V1&" in Profit Center Accounting.
For data to be selected, you need to use the characteristic
"Valuation".
The report does not contain the characteristic "Valuation".

System Response

The report cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Change the basic report by doing the following:
Call up the transaction "Report". Then enter a value for valuation or
select an entry upon execution. Save the definitions and execute the
report again.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH899 - Use the characteristic "Valuation" in the basic report ?

  The SAP error message KH899, which states "Use the characteristic 'Valuation' in the basic report," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within the SAP system, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA). This error indicates that the report you are trying to generate or the analysis you are attempting to perform requires the "Valuation" characteristic to be included in the report structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The report you are trying to run does not include the "Valuation" characteristic, which is necessary for the analysis you are attempting to perform.
  Report Configuration: The basic report configuration may not have been set up to include all required characteristics, including "Valuation."
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support the report without the "Valuation" characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Report:
  
  Access the report configuration in the SAP system.
  Add the "Valuation" characteristic to the report layout or structure.
  Save the changes and try running the report again.
  
  
  
  Check Report Settings:
  
  Ensure that the report settings are correctly configured to include all necessary characteristics.
  Review any filters or selection criteria that may be excluding the "Valuation" characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to include characteristics in reports.
  Check if there are any specific requirements or prerequisites for the report you are trying to run.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify reports or access the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  Characteristics in SAP: Characteristics are attributes used in reporting and analysis to categorize and filter data. Common characteristics include "Valuation," "Product," "Customer," etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH899 error and successfully generate the report you need.