How To Fix C1848 - Select a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Select a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1848 - Select a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C1848, which states "Select a characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, reports, or data modeling. This error indicates that a required characteristic has not been selected or specified in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The most common cause is that a characteristic that is required for the query or report has not been selected.
  Incorrect Query Design: If you are designing a query and have not included necessary characteristics in the query definition, this error may occur.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source does not have the required characteristics available, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Required Characteristic:
  
  Go to the query or report where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you have selected all the necessary characteristics that are required for the analysis.
  If you are using a query designer, check the "Rows" and "Columns" sections to ensure that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Review the query definition in the Query Designer to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included.
  If you are using a BEx query, make sure that the characteristics are properly defined in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Check the data source to ensure that it contains the required characteristics.
  If you are using a custom data source, ensure that it is correctly configured to include the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in question.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristics and queries you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider training resources or tutorials on SAP BW/BI query design to better understand how to work with characteristics and queries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1848 error and successfully select the required characteristic for your SAP BW or BI operations.