How To Fix C1860 - No characteristics selected for matrix processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 860

• Message text: No characteristics selected for matrix processing

What causes this issue?

Before you can start matrix processing, you must select exactly two
characteristics for which you want to create a matrix.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1860 - No characteristics selected for matrix processing ?

  The SAP error message C1860, "No characteristics selected for matrix processing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with matrix reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any characteristics that have been selected for processing in a matrix format.
  Causes:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The most common cause is that no characteristics have been defined or selected for the matrix processing in the configuration profile or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any available characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and selected for the matrix processing.
  Ensure that the characteristics are relevant to the product or object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are running a report, check the selection criteria to ensure that they are correctly set to include the desired characteristics.
  Modify the selection criteria to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and select the characteristics. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Matrix Report Settings:
  
  If you are using a matrix report, check the report settings to ensure that the characteristics are properly configured for display.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration or matrix processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C1860 error and implement a solution to resolve it.