How To Fix CFMRD_BIW001 - Characteristic & has one selection criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFMRD_BIW - Data Transfer: CFM Final Results Database ==> BW

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Characteristic & has one selection criterion

What causes this issue?

The application program for extracting data cannot supply data if a
selection has been made for characteristic &V1&. However, the request
contains such a selection.

System Response

Data extraction is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the scheduler for the Business Information Warehouse, delete the
selection for characteristic &V1& and restart the data request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFMRD_BIW001 - Characteristic & has one selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message CFMRD_BIW001 typically indicates that a characteristic in a query or report has been defined with a selection criterion that restricts the data to a single value. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic is set up in a way that it only allows one selection criterion, which may not be appropriate for the context of the query or report.
  The query is trying to retrieve data based on a characteristic that has been restricted to a single value, but the user or the system is attempting to apply multiple values or a range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer.
  Review the characteristics used in the query and their selection criteria.
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is not set to allow only a single value if multiple values are needed.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  If the characteristic is meant to allow multiple selections, adjust the properties of the characteristic in the InfoObject settings to allow multiple values.
  If it is intended to be a single selection, ensure that the query is designed to only use a single value for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Filters and Variables:
  
  Check if there are any filters or variables applied to the query that might be causing the restriction.
  Adjust these filters or variables to ensure they align with the intended use of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP BW administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Resources: Consider training resources or documentation on BEx Query Designer and InfoObject management for a deeper understanding of how to configure characteristics and queries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CFMRD_BIW001 error and implement a suitable solution.