How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC305 - 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: 305

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V1&" (&V2&) uses a user-defined data type.

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC305 - You cannot filter on characteristic "&1" ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC305, which states "You cannot filter on characteristic '&1'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when users attempt 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 object or data set 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 specific transaction or report you are using.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent filtering on certain characteristics.
  Data Context: The characteristic may not be relevant for the specific data context or object type you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to filter on is defined and valid for the object type you are working with. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Review Filtering Options: Ensure that you are using the correct filtering options available for the specific transaction or report. Sometimes, certain characteristics are not available for filtering in specific contexts.
  User Authorizations: Check if your user role has the necessary authorizations to filter on the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the appropriate permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report to understand the filtering capabilities and limitations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to the specific module or transaction you are using to ensure you understand the filtering capabilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.