How To Fix C1198 - Where-used list in dependencies is only possible for character values

C1198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Where-used list in dependencies is only possible for character values

What causes this issue?

The where-used list for characteristic values in dependencies is only
possible for characteristics with character format.

System Response

The system ignores the value specified for the where-used list in
dependencies, and determines only where the characteristic is used in
dependencies.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1198 - Where-used list in dependencies is only possible for character values ?

  The SAP error message C1198 indicates that a where-used list operation is being attempted on a data type that is not compatible with the operation. Specifically, this error occurs when you try to generate a where-used list for a non-character data type (like numeric or date types) in the context of dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the where-used list functionality in SAP is designed to work only with character values. If you attempt to use this functionality on fields or objects that are not of character type, SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1198 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that you are trying to generate a where-used list for a character data type. If you are working with numeric or other non-character types, you will need to adjust your approach.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you need to find dependencies for non-character fields,