How To Fix G0117 - Characteristic &1 in category &2 needs breakdown type 0 or 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic &1 in category &2 needs breakdown type 0 or 2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& determines the transaction currency. An initialized
value is not allowed, so the default value is set automatically.

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

Change the breakdown type for characteristic &v1& to 0 or 2.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0117 - Characteristic &1 in category &2 needs breakdown type 0 or 2 ?

  The SAP error message G0117 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the context of a classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics that require a breakdown type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification and variant configuration functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error message "G0117 Characteristic &1 in category &2 needs breakdown type 0 or 2" is triggered when a characteristic is defined in a way that it requires a specific breakdown type, but the current configuration does not meet that requirement. Breakdown types are used to determine how characteristics are structured and how they can be used in various contexts, such as in reporting or analysis.
  
  Breakdown Type 0: This indicates that the characteristic is a simple characteristic without any further breakdown.
  Breakdown Type 2: This indicates that the characteristic can have multiple values or a more complex structure.
  
  The error suggests that the characteristic in question is not set up correctly in the classification system, or it is being used in a context that does not support its current breakdown type.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) in SAP.
  Enter the characteristic name (represented by &1 in the error message) and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the breakdown type is set to either 0 or 2 as required.
  
  
  
  Adjust Breakdown Type:
  
  If the characteristic is incorrectly set up, you may need to change its breakdown type to 0 or 2, depending on your requirements.
  If the characteristic is intended to have multiple values, ensure it is set to breakdown type 2.
  
  
  
  Review Usage in Classes:
  
  Check if the characteristic is being used in a class (transaction code CL02 for changing classes).
  Ensure that the class and its characteristics are compatible with the breakdown type.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, ensure that any dependencies or constraints are correctly defined and do not conflict with the characteristic's breakdown type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, classes, and breakdown types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0117 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly configured for use in your SAP system.