How To Fix KX352 - First characteristic was reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: First characteristic was reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX352 - First characteristic was reached ?

  The SAP error message KX352 ("First characteristic was reached") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves characteristics in the data selection. This message indicates that the system has reached the first characteristic in the selection criteria, and it may not be able to process further due to the way the characteristics are defined or the data being queried.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristics defined in the report or query may not be set up correctly, or there may be a limitation in the way they are being used.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria may not be properly defined, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the necessary data.
  Missing Data: There may be no data available for the selected characteristics, causing the system to halt processing.
  Technical Limitations: There could be technical limitations or bugs in the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristics in the CO-PA settings. Ensure that they are correctly defined and activated.
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria used in the report or transaction. Make sure that they are correctly set up and that you are not inadvertently limiting the data selection.
  Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the characteristics you are trying to analyze. You can do this by running a simpler report or query to see if data exists.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CO-PA to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up and executing reports.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect it may be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or resources on CO-PA to better understand how to work with characteristics and reports effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KX352 error in SAP.