How To Fix C1850 - Select the characteristics you require

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Select the characteristics you require

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a function for which at least one characteristic
must be selected.

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?

Select at least one characteristic, then execute the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1850 - Select the characteristics you require ?

  The SAP error message C1850, which states "Select the characteristics you require," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or analysis tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the user has not selected any characteristics (dimensions) for the query or report they are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Selected: The user has not selected any characteristics in the query definition or report layout.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in such a way that it requires certain characteristics to be selected, but none have been chosen.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select certain characteristics, leading to the inability to proceed with the query.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the query or the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Characteristics: Ensure that you select the required characteristics in the query or report. This can usually be done in the query designer or report layout.
  Check Query Design: Review the query design to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it includes the necessary characteristics for the analysis.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the appropriate authorizations to access the characteristics you need. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance. There may be specific patches or updates required for your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on query design and characteristics selection.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training Resources: Consider taking training courses on SAP BW or BI to better understand how to work with queries and characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1850 error and successfully execute your query or report in SAP.