How To Fix KY374 - Choose the charcteristic "&1" and specify a value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Choose the charcteristic "&1" and specify a value

What causes this issue?

It was determined, that the characteristic &V1& has not been selected
yet. This characteristic is, however, required for the key-figure
&V2&.
The reason for this is that no currency-bearing characteristic exists.
For example, a key-figure such as 'Turnover company currency' can exist.
In this case company code is the currency-bearing characteristic. This
means, that it must be fundamentally selected and specified, if the
pertinant key-figure is to be used.

System Response

The characteristic &V1& was automatically selected by the system (s.
screen 'characteristic selection'). As a compulsory selection is being
dealt with you have the possibility of taking the selection back on this
screen. This is then only possible when you have selected no more key-
figures which require &V1&.

How to fix this error?

As the characteristic must not only be selected but also specified, you
should go to the 'Choose characteristics' screen and enter a fixed
value or a (compulsory-) variable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY374 - Choose the charcteristic "&1" and specify a value ?

  The SAP error message KY374, which states "Choose the characteristic '&1' and specify a value," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires you to specify certain characteristics for your data selection.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You have not selected a required characteristic in your report or transaction.
  The characteristic is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform, but you have not provided a value for it.
  There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY374 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: The error message will indicate which characteristic (denoted as '&1') is missing. Take note of this characteristic.
  
  
  Select the Characteristic:
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Look for the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that you select the characteristic and provide a valid value for it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you believe you have selected the characteristic correctly, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined and active in the relevant CO-PA settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the values to provide for the characteristic, refer to the documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document).
  Characteristics in CO-PA: Characteristics in CO-PA are used to analyze profitability based on different dimensions, such as product, customer, region, etc. Ensure that you are familiar with the characteristics relevant to your analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY374 error and successfully execute your report or transaction in SAP.