How To Fix KY449 - Characteristic '&1' must be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 449

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' must be selected

What causes this issue?

It was found that the characteristic '&V1&' has not yet been selected.
However this characteristic is required for the key figure '&V2&'.
The reason is that characteristic '&V1&' is a currency-bearing
characteristic. For example, you can have a key figure 'Sales in
company code currency'. In this case, the company code is the
currency-bearing characteristic. This means that it must be selected if
the corresponding key figure is used.

System Response

The characteristic '&V1&' was selected automatically by the System (see
'characteristic selection' screen). Since this is a required entry you
can not undo the selection on this screen. This only becomes possible
when you have no more key figures selected which require '&V1&'.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY449 - Characteristic '&1' must be selected ?

  The SAP error message KY449, which states "Characteristic '&1' must be selected," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain characteristics to be selected for analysis.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a required characteristic (indicated by '&1') is not selected in the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Characteristics in CO-PA are used to define the dimensions of your profitability analysis, such as product, customer, region, etc. If the system expects a specific characteristic to be included in the selection criteria and it is missing, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY449 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Characteristic: Check the error message for the specific characteristic that is indicated by '&1'. This will tell you which characteristic is missing.
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the report or transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for the selection screen or parameters where you can specify characteristics.
  Ensure that the required characteristic (as indicated in the error message) is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration: If you are using a custom report or a standard report that has been modified, check the configuration settings to ensure that the required characteristics are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which characteristics are required for a specific report, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the required characteristics.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the KY449 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on CO-PA reporting to better understand how to work with characteristics and selection criteria.
  
  By ensuring that all required characteristics are selected, you should be able to resolve the KY449 error and proceed with your analysis.