How To Fix C4811 - The increment must be less than the number of characteristic values (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 811

• Message text: The increment must be less than the number of characteristic values (&)

What causes this issue?

The increment for scrolling the matrix displayed to the left or right
must be less than the number of characteristic values.

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?

Correct the increment you entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4811 - The increment must be less than the number of characteristic values (&) ?

  The SAP error message C4811, which states "The increment must be less than the number of characteristic values (&)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and their values in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a classification or variant configuration and the increment value specified exceeds the number of available characteristic values. For example, if you have a characteristic with 5 possible values and you attempt to set an increment of 6 or more, SAP will throw this error because it is not possible to increment beyond the available values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values associated with the characteristic in question. Ensure that the increment you are trying to set is less than the total number of characteristic values.
  
  
  Adjust Increment Value: If you are