How To Fix KU393 - Characteristic &1 not used for the product drill-down structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not used for the product drill-down structure

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred.

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?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU393 - Characteristic &1 not used for the product drill-down structure ?

  The SAP error message KU393 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not being utilized in the product drill-down structure. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where product characteristics are defined for planning and reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic in question has not been assigned to the relevant product or product hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product drill-down structure may not be configured to include the characteristic.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to include the characteristic in its structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the product or product hierarchy.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning object structure.
  
  
  
  Review Product Drill-Down Structure:
  
  Navigate to the configuration of the product drill-down structure (e.g., using transaction SCC4 or similar).
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the drill-down structure. If not, you may need to modify the structure to include it.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product in question (e.g., using transaction MM03 for material master).
  Ensure that all relevant characteristics are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that the characteristic is included in the planning area configuration.
  You may need to adjust the planning area to include the characteristic if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh Data:
  
  If changes have been made, consider rebuilding or refreshing the data in the planning area to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic), CT03 (Display Characteristic), SCC4 (Planning Area), and MM03 (Material Master).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring characteristics and product structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.