How To Fix KM606 - Characteristic &2 was not selected for the element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Characteristic &2 was not selected for the element &1

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& must be selected either in the general data
selection or in every row or every column. You have chosen the second
alternative.

How to fix this error?

Add the characteristic &V2& in the element &V1& or remove it from all
the rows or columns and add it to the general data selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM606 - Characteristic &2 was not selected for the element &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM606, which states "Characteristic &2 was not selected for the element &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Management (KM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A characteristic that is expected to be associated with a particular element (like a document, object, or material) is not selected or defined in the configuration.
  The system is trying to access or process an element that requires certain characteristics, but those characteristics have not been properly assigned or activated.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected characteristics and those that are actually defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM606 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration or classification settings for the element (e.g., document type, material type).
  Ensure that the characteristic (&2) is correctly assigned to the element (&1).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
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