How To Fix KY022 - Choose at least one characteristic

KY022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Choose at least one characteristic

What causes this issue?

You have not yet chosen a characteristic.

System Response

You cannot save the report until you have chosen at least one
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

You can choose characteristics on the screen 'Characteristics'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY022 - Choose at least one characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KY022, which states "Choose at least one characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires the selection of at least one characteristic for analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to run a report or transaction in CO-PA without selecting any characteristics. Characteristics in CO-PA are essential for defining the dimensions of the analysis, such as product, customer, region, etc. If no characteristics are selected, the system cannot process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY022 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Characteristics: When prompted, ensure that you select at least one characteristic from the available options. This could include dimensions like:
  
  Product
  Customer
  Sales Organization
  Region
  Any other relevant characteristic defined in your CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure which characteristics to select, review the configuration of your CO-PA settings to understand which characteristics are available and relevant for