COPA issue - segment characterristics

Hi Experts,
We have observed COPA tables contains more data. Our client is using SAP since 2010 but COPA tables data growing with millions of records. We started analyzing solutions to reduce data flow. One of our consultant suggested to make changes in configuration -Define Profitability Segment Characteristics (Segment-Lvl Characteristics) T.code KEQ3.
In transaction KEQ3 there are 42 segment characteristics maintained, in that some characteristics are checked with radio button NOT USED.
Some characteristics are checked with radio button Costing based profitability analysis. Some are checked for Costing+Account based
Can somebody explain us the impact if we select some segment characteristics to NOT USED (Purpose: to reduce COPA line items update in tables). is it really a feasible solution to reduce COPA items.
What are the precautions needs to be taken if it really helps to reduce line items.
We are using only Costing based profitability. Some segment characteristics are checked for CostingAccount based COPA are those characteristics also applicable for Costing based PA or those are only used for AccountCosting PA.
Need your valuble inputs..
Thank you.
Regards,
Chandra

Hi
Characteristics [Extern] are the criteria in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) according to which you
can analyze your operating results and perform differentiated sales and profit planning.
If u deselect the Characteristics then the profitablity report wont chow the report for that Characteristics along with value
Regards,
Amit Shinde
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