How To Fix KOSA001 - Characteristics entered do not match Controlling level

KOSA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Characteristics entered do not match Controlling level

What causes this issue?

The characteristics entered do not match the characteristics that the
system expected based on the
<DS:GLOS.36F138F91B385A9EE10000009B38F984>Controlling level</>.

System Response

The system does not find a <DS:GLOS.production_process>production
process</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristics entered. Enter the characteristics for the
Controlling level.

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.

KOSA001 - Details

• The SAP error message KOSA001 ("Characteristics entered do not match Controlling level") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in the Controlling module. This error indicates that the characteristics you are trying to use do not align with the controlling level defined in your configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Characteristics: The characteristics you are trying to enter do not match the characteristics defined for the controlling area or the specific controlling level you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area or the operating concern may not be properly configured to include the characteristics you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong characteristics are selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your controlling area or operating concern.
  Ensure that the characteristics you are trying to use are included in the configuration for the relevant controlling level.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Verify the