How To Fix KY377 - Select at least one characteristic for receiver report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Select at least one characteristic for receiver report

What causes this issue?

So that the report can be sensibly split up, free characteristics must
be available in both the senderd and receiver reports. This means that
on the one hand you must select at least one characteristic, but may not
select all of them.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please select a characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY377 - Select at least one characteristic for receiver report ?

  The SAP error message KY377, which states "Select at least one characteristic for receiver report," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to generate a report or execute a transaction that requires specific characteristics to be selected for the report.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to run a report without selecting any characteristics that define the data you want to analyze. Characteristics in CO-PA are key fields that help in segmenting and analyzing profitability data, such as product, customer, region, etc. If no characteristics are selected, the system cannot determine what data to retrieve or display.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY377 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Characteristics: When you are in the report selection screen, ensure that you select at least one characteristic. This could be any relevant field that is applicable to your analysis, such as:
  
  Product
  Customer
  Sales Organization
  Region
  Any other relevant characteristic based on your reporting needs
  
  
  
  Check Report Configuration: If you are using a custom report or a specific variant, ensure that the configuration allows for the selection of characteristics. You may need to adjust the settings or parameters.
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics you are trying to select. Sometimes, restrictions can prevent you from seeing or selecting certain fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure which characteristics to select, refer to the documentation or guidelines provided for the specific report you are trying to run. This can provide insights into which characteristics are typically used.
  
  
  Test with Default Settings: If you are still facing issues, try running the report with default settings or a standard variant to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO-PA reporting, such as KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) or KE24 (Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By ensuring that at least one characteristic is selected, you should be able to resolve the KY377 error and successfully generate your report.