How To Fix KY357 - Characteristic &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was deleted

What causes this issue?

It was determined that characteristic &V1& is selected for the report.
The selection conditions specified mean that this characteristic is not
to be selected.
An example of this is a report that uses a form in which it is specified
that only the current fiscal year is to be selected. It is therefore not
meaningful to choose the fiscal year as a drilldown characteristic in
the report, or enter the previous fiscal year, for example, for
'Characteristic Values'.
It is usually ensured that such a situation does not occur. However, a
retroactive change to the form or an entry on the variables screen can
result in this situation. In such cases, the change in the form or the
entries for the variables have a higher priority.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& was deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system automatically ensures the consistency of the report. If,
however, you do wish to select characteristic &V1&, you cannot do this
by simply going to the corresponding screen. You must change the form or
the variable entries, as appropriate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY357 - Characteristic &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message KY357, which states "Characteristic &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that a characteristic that was previously defined has been deleted, and the system is unable to find it during processing.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that a characteristic (e.g., a field used in reporting or analysis) has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the configuration or data model.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data model or if the characteristic was referenced in a report or analysis that is still active, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the characteristic was deleted in the target system but not in the source system, this can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the characteristic in question is still defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP GUI.
  Restore the Characteristic: If the characteristic was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it. This can involve re-creating the characteristic in the system.
  Update Reports/Analysis: If the characteristic is no longer needed, you may need to update any reports or analyses that reference it to remove or replace the deleted characteristic.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the target system is consistent with the source system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic was deleted and whether it was part of a planned change.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KEA0 (for CO-PA characteristics) or KEDR (for CO-PA data) to check the status of characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KY357 error in your SAP system.