How To Fix KM609 - Characteristic & is not in the planning layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Characteristic & is not in the planning layout

What causes this issue?

You have not chosen the characteristic &V1& in this planning layout.
However you are required to do so.

How to fix this error?

Add the characteristic &V1& to the general data selection or to the
definition of the rows or columns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM609 - Characteristic & is not in the planning layout ?

  The SAP error message KM609 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning layout is not recognized or is missing from the planning layout configuration. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with planning functions or data entry layouts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message is not included in the planning layout.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning layout may have been configured incorrectly, or the characteristic may have been removed or renamed in the underlying data model.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider associated with the planning layout may not contain the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning layout configuration in SAP and verify that the characteristic in question is included in the layout.
  If it is missing, you can add it back to the layout.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
  Check if the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog and is active.
  Ensure that the characteristic is part of the InfoProvider being used in the planning layout.
  
  
  
  Update Data Source:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that it includes the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model (like adding or removing characteristics), ensure that the planning layout is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the layout was transported, check if the characteristic exists in the target system. If not, you may need to transport the characteristic or recreate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using, as there may be additional considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSPLAN for planning layouts or RSA1 for InfoObjects to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to planning layouts and characteristics.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM609 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.