How To Fix C1862 - Characteristic "&" not allowed for matrix processing

C1862 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Characteristic "&" not allowed for matrix processing

What causes this issue?

You have selected a characteristic for which matrix processing is not
supported. The data type of the characteristic determines whether the
characteristic can be selected for matrix processing. A characteristic
with a <DS:GLOS.user-defined_data_type>user-defined data type</> cannot
be selected for matrix processing.

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?

You can only assign a value to the characteristic directly on the
characteristic value assignment screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1862 - Characteristic "&" not allowed for matrix processing ?

  The SAP error message C1862, which states "Characteristic '&' not allowed for matrix processing," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when you are trying to create or process a configuration matrix that includes a characteristic that is not suitable for matrix processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Characteristic: The characteristic in question (represented by "&") is not defined as a characteristic that can be used in matrix processing. This could be due to its data type, settings, or the way it has been configured in the system.
  Matrix Configuration Settings: The matrix configuration may have specific requirements or restrictions on which characteristics can be included. If a characteristic is not marked as suitable for matrix processing, it will trigger this error.
  Characteristic Type: Certain types of characteristics (e.g., text characteristics or those with specific data types) may not be allowed in matrix processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP