How To Fix 28053 - &1 is not a single-value characteristic

28053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &1 is not a single-value characteristic

What causes this issue?

The system syntax check found an error.Probably, a multiple-value
characteristic is entered where only a single-value characteristic is
allowed.

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 28053 - &1 is not a single-value characteristic ?

  The SAP error message "28053 &1 is not a single-value characteristic" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics in queries or reports. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a single-value characteristic, which means it can have multiple values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Value Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query or report is defined to allow multiple values. For example, if you are trying to filter or select a characteristic that can have multiple entries (like a product category that can include multiple products), this error will occur.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in a way that expects a single value for a characteristic, but the characteristic itself is set up to allow multiple values.
  Data Model Configuration: The underlying data model may not be configured correctly, leading to this