How To Fix C0661 - Invalid use of characteristic in function call (charact. no. &)


C0661 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

  • Message number: 661

  • Message text: Invalid use of characteristic in function call (charact. no. &)

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the selected function call, an import parameter or a changing
    parameter has been defined as a constant (characteristic no. &V1&).
    However, import parameters and changing parameters can only be
    transferred to a variable.
    INCLUDE 'NA_FU_NO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE 'NA_HA_TST' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    RESET N1
    INCLUDE 'NA_HA_POS' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    In the process order, correct the definition of the parameter
    (characteristic no. &V1&) in this process instruction.
    INCLUDE 'NA_STREZ_NEU' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    <DS:TRAN.COR2>Change process order</>
    INCLUDE 'NA_HA_PROD' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    Errors in the process instruction cannot be corrected for the current
    PI sheet.
    INCLUDE 'NA_PLNREZ_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    <DS:TRAN.C202>Change master recipe</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0661 - Invalid use of characteristic in function call (charact. no. &) ?
    The SAP error message C0661, "Invalid use of characteristic in function call (charact. no. &)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with characteristics in the context of reporting or data modeling. This error indicates that a characteristic is being used in a way that is not valid for the operation being performed.
    Causes:
    
    
    Incorrect Characteristic Usage: The characteristic may not be suitable for the function or operation being executed. For example, it might be used in a context where it is not allowed, such as in a calculation or aggregation that does not support that characteristic.
    
    
    Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as incorrect relationships or hierarchies that prevent the characteristic from being used properly.
    
    
    Missing or Incorrect Settings: The characteristic may not be properly defined in the InfoObject or may lack necessary settings, such as aggregation or key figure settings.
    
    
    Incompatible

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