How To Fix KM893 - Characteristic &1 must be added as a lead column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must be added as a lead column

What causes this issue?

If you use lead columns in a document entry layout, you must always
define the characteristic &V1& as lead column.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create another lead column with the characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM893 - Characteristic &1 must be added as a lead column ?

  The SAP error message KM893 indicates that a characteristic must be added as a lead column in a report or query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BEx (Business Explorer) reporting, where certain characteristics are required to be defined as lead columns for proper data aggregation and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A query or report is being executed that requires a specific characteristic to be designated as a lead column.
  The characteristic in question is not included in the lead column settings of the query.
  The data model or query design does not meet the requirements for the specific reporting scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM893 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Query Designer:
  
  Access the Query Designer in SAP BW or BEx.
  
  
  
  Locate the Query:
  
  Find the query that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Add the Characteristic as a Lead Column:
  
  In the Query Designer, navigate to the "Rows" or "Columns" section where you can define the layout of your report.
  Identify the characteristic mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  Drag and drop this characteristic into the lead column area of the query layout.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate the Query:
  
  After adding the characteristic, save your changes.
  Activate the query to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  Execute the query again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lead Columns: In SAP BW, lead columns are essential for defining the primary dimensions of a report. They help in organizing data and ensuring that aggregations are performed correctly.
  Characteristics: These are attributes or dimensions in SAP BW that provide context to the data being analyzed (e.g., Product, Customer, Region).
  Query Design Best Practices: When designing queries, ensure that all necessary characteristics are included as lead columns to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP BW administrator or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.