How To Fix CPOC104 - You cannot use characteristic &1 in this position

CPOC104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You cannot use characteristic &1 in this position

What causes this issue?

You cannot use characteristic &V1& because its position does not comply
with the defined characteristic sequence of the process instruction.
The system ignores the characteristic.

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 use of characteristic &V1& in the process instruction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC104 - You cannot use characteristic &1 in this position ?

  The SAP error message CPOC104, which states "You cannot use characteristic &1 in this position," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Positioning: The characteristic you are trying to use is not allowed in the specific context or position you are attempting to use it. For example, certain characteristics may only be valid in specific rows or columns of a report or analysis.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct data structure or report.
  
  
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model you are working with may have restrictions on which characteristics can be used together or in certain positions.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a newer version of SAP