How To Fix C1860 - No characteristics selected for matrix processing

C1860 - Overview

• 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.

C1860 - Details

• 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