How To Fix KX059 - Enter a value for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Enter a value for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX059 - Enter a value for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KX059 ("Enter a value for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a record that requires a value for a specific characteristic, but that value has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The error indicates that a required characteristic (like a product, customer, region, etc.) has not been filled in. This is often due to user oversight or a system configuration issue.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for the profitability analysis may not be aligned with the data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may not have entered all necessary data in the transaction or report they are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction or report you are working on and ensure that all required fields, especially those related to characteristics, are filled in. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or any other indication that they are mandatory.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and activated. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Profitability Analysis ? Account-Based CO-PA or Costing-Based CO-PA ? Define Characteristics.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data related to the characteristics is complete and accurate. For example, if the characteristic is related to a product, ensure that the product master data is correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics relevant to your analysis.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training on the importance of entering all required data in CO-PA transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and KE4S (Create CO-PA Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for KX059 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX059 error and ensure that all necessary characteristic values are entered correctly in your SAP system.