How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE164 - Symbol &1: Characteristic &2 allows interval values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Symbol &1: Characteristic &2 allows interval values

What causes this issue?

The symbol &V1& contains the characteristic &V2&. This allows interval
values. However, no interval values are permitted in report generation
conditional output.

System Response

If the system finds interval values for the characteristic in report
generation, it cancels report generation.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic values of the specification for which you want
to generate a report.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE164 - Symbol &1: Characteristic &2 allows interval values ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE164 indicates that there is an issue with the use of characteristics in a report template, specifically that a characteristic is set to allow interval values, but the report is not configured to handle them correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question (denoted as &2 in the error message) is configured to allow interval values. This means that it can accept a range of values rather than just single values.
  Report Template Settings: The report template you are using may not be set up to handle interval values for this characteristic. This can happen if the report is expecting single values only.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system and verify if it is indeed set to allow interval values. If it is not necessary for your reporting needs, consider changing this setting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Report Template:
  
  Modify the report template to accommodate interval values. This may involve changing the way the report processes input for that characteristic.
  Ensure that the report logic can handle ranges of values instead of just single values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to report templates and characteristics to understand how to properly configure them for your specific use case.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the report to ensure that it now processes the characteristic correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling characteristics with interval values.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: If you are frequently working with report templates and characteristics, consider additional training or reviewing SAP documentation to better understand the configuration options available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE164 and successfully configure your report template to handle interval values for the specified characteristic.