How To Fix 28049 - Characteristic &1 is not restrictable

28049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not restrictable

What causes this issue?

The system syntax check found an error. Probably, a non-restrictable
characteristic is entered at a point where only restrictable
characteristics can be used.

System Response

The cursor shows where the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

Check the expression at the cursor and make any necessary corrections.
Please note also other possible causes of errors (messages).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28049 - Characteristic &1 is not restrictable ?

  The SAP error message 28049, which states "Characteristic &1 is not restrictable," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of a configurable material. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to restrict or use in a selection is not allowed to be restricted due to its configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic in question may be defined in a way that does not allow it to be restricted. This can happen if the characteristic is marked as "not restrictable" in the configuration settings.
  Usage in Configuration Profiles: The characteristic might be used in a configuration profile that does not support restrictions.
  Data Type: Certain data types or characteristics that are derived or calculated may not be restrictable.
  Dependencies: If the characteristic is part of a dependency that does not allow restrictions, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition