How To Fix KW118 - Partitioning of selection characteristics using summarization level &1

KW118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Partitioning of selection characteristics using summarization level &1

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KW118 - Details

• The SAP error message KW118, which states "Partitioning of selection characteristics using summarization level &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the summarization level used in a query or report. This error indicates that the system is unable to partition the selection characteristics based on the specified summarization level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Summarization Level: The summarization level specified may not be compatible with the characteristics or key figures being used in the query.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data in the InfoProvider may not be structured correctly, or there may be missing data that prevents the system from processing the request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) that is being queried.
  Query Design: The design of the query may not align with the available data or the summarization levels defined in