How To Fix BW_REPORTING_FPM034 - Characteristic &1 must be added to rows/columns to enable edit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_REPORTING_FPM - Messages for BICS UIBBs

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must be added to rows/columns to enable edit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM034 - Characteristic &1 must be added to rows/columns to enable edit ?

  The SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM034 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) must be added to the rows or columns of a report in order to enable editing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) reporting, particularly when using the Analysis for Office or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to edit a report or a query that requires certain characteristics to be present in the layout (rows or columns) for editing functionality to be enabled. If the required characteristic is not included, the system will not allow you to make changes to the report.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the report layout. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Report: Access the report or query where you encountered the error.
  
  
  Edit the Layout: Go to the layout settings of the report. This can usually be done by selecting the "Edit" option or similar functionality in the reporting tool.
  
  
  Add the Characteristic:
  
  Look for the characteristic that is mentioned in the error message (it will be indicated as &1).
  Drag and drop this characteristic into either the rows or columns section of the report layout.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After adding the characteristic, save the changes to the report layout.
  
  
  Re-run the Report: Try to run the report again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics: In SAP BW, characteristics are attributes or dimensions that provide context to the data being analyzed. They are essential for slicing and dicing data in reports.
  Query Designer: If you are using a BEx Query, you may need to modify the query in the Query Designer to include the necessary characteristics.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit the report or query. Lack of permissions can also lead to issues when trying to modify reports.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on working with specific reporting tools and handling errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP BW administrator or support team for further assistance.