How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC305 - You cannot filter on characteristic "&1"

EAMS_UI_MISC305 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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