How To Fix KY378 - Do not select all characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Do not select all characteristics

What causes this issue?

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

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please take the selection back with 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 KY378 - Do not select all characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KY378 ("Do not select all characteristics") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves characteristics selection. This error indicates that you have selected all characteristics for a report, which is not allowed because it can lead to performance issues or overly complex data retrieval.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the selection of all available characteristics in a report or query. In CO-PA, characteristics are used to filter and analyze profitability data, and selecting all of them can result in an excessively large dataset that is impractical to process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should modify your selection criteria by doing the following:
  
  
  Deselect Characteristics: Instead of selecting all characteristics, choose only the specific characteristics that are relevant to your analysis. This will help narrow down the data set and avoid performance issues.
  
  
  Use Aggregated Data: If you need a broader view, consider using aggregated data or summary reports that do not require all characteristics to be selected.
  
  
  Check Report Settings: Review the settings of the report or query you are trying to run. Ensure that it is configured to allow for a manageable selection of characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on characteristic selection in CO-PA reports.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This is a module in SAP that allows organizations to analyze their profitability based on various dimensions such as products, customers, and market segments.
  Characteristics in CO-PA: These are attributes or dimensions used to analyze profitability. Examples include product type, customer segment, region, etc.
  Performance Considerations: When designing reports in CO-PA, it is essential to consider performance implications and avoid overly complex queries that can lead to long processing times or system performance degradation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY378 error and successfully run your profitability analysis reports in SAP.