How To Fix 28054 - &1 is not a multiple-value characteristic

28054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 054

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The cursor shows the place where the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28054 - &1 is not a multiple-value characteristic ?

  The SAP error message "28054 &1 is not a multiple-value characteristic" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics in InfoObjects. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a multiple-value characteristic, which means it cannot hold multiple values for a single record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic in question is defined as a single-value characteristic in the InfoObject settings. This means it can only hold one value at a time.
  Data Model Misconfiguration: The data model or the query you are trying to execute expects a multiple-value characteristic, but the characteristic is not configured to support that.
  Query Design: If you are designing a query in BEx Query Designer or similar tools, you might have inadvertently set a filter or selection that expects multiple values for a characteristic that is not configured as such.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic