How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC304 - You cannot filter on characteristic "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_UI_MISC - Messages for UI Components

• Message number: 304

• Message text: You cannot filter on characteristic "&1"

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, you cannot define a filter on characteristics
whose length exceed 35 characters.
Characteristic "&V1&" (&V2&) is &V3& characters long.

System Response

The characteristic is not displayed on the selection screen.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC304 - You cannot filter on characteristic "&1" ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC304, which states "You cannot filter on characteristic '&1'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when a user attempts to apply a filter on a characteristic that is not allowed or not applicable for the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to filter on may not be defined for the specific object or context you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be available for filtering in the current transaction or application.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent filtering on certain characteristics.
  Data Model Limitations: The data model in use may not support filtering on the specified characteristic due to its design.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to filter on is defined and applicable for the object type you are working with. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Filtering Options: Ensure that you are using the correct filtering options available for the specific transaction or application. Sometimes, certain characteristics are not available for filtering in specific contexts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are using to understand the limitations and available characteristics for filtering.
  User Authorizations: Check if your user role has the necessary authorizations to filter on the characteristic. If not, you may need to contact your system administrator to adjust your permissions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should be possible to filter on the characteristic, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to EAM and the specific functionalities you are using.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.