How To Fix KK361 - Characteristic &1 has user-defined data cat: use in model not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has user-defined data cat: use in model not possible

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has a user-defined data type. However, it is not
possible to use this kind of characteristic in a costing model.

How to fix this error?

Select another characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK361 - Characteristic &1 has user-defined data cat: use in model not possible ?

  The SAP error message KK361 indicates that a characteristic in a model has a user-defined data category that prevents its use in the model. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost object controlling or product costing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic is defined with a user-defined data category that is not compatible with the model you are trying to use it in.
  The characteristic may be set up in a way that it is not allowed to be used in certain contexts, such as in planning or actual data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Verify the data category assigned to the characteristic. Ensure that it is compatible with the model you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Category:
  
  If the characteristic is incorrectly set up, you may need to change its data category to a standard one that is allowed in the model.
  This can usually be done in the customizing settings for characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Model Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the model you are working with. Ensure that it is set up to accept the characteristics you are trying to use.
  If necessary, adjust the model configuration to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on characteristics and models in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or KKS1 (to maintain models) to access the relevant settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and models.
  Testing: After making changes, test the model to ensure that the error is resolved and that the characteristic can be used as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KK361 error and implement a solution to resolve it.