How To Fix KX708 - Enter characteristic value

KX708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Enter characteristic value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX708 - Enter characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message KX708, which states "Enter characteristic value," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in various reporting or planning transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KX708 is triggered when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires the entry of a characteristic value, but the required value has not been provided. Characteristics in SAP are attributes or properties that define the data, such as product, region, customer, etc. If the system expects a specific characteristic value to be entered for the analysis or report to proceed, and it is missing, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX708 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Characteristics: Check the transaction or report you are trying to execute to identify which characteristic values are required. This information can often be found in the selection screen or documentation