How To Fix G0328 - The characteristic 'item' can only have a char. value in the columns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 328

• Message text: The characteristic 'item' can only have a char. value in the columns

What causes this issue?

You have used the characteristic 'FS item' in such a way in the
columns, that several different characteristic values occur. This is
not allowed, as in this case, the breakdown of items can no longer be
clearly determined and presented.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

For the characteristic 'FS item' only select a characteristic value in
the columns or several characteristic values in the lead columns.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0328 - The characteristic 'item' can only have a char. value in the columns ?

  The SAP error message G0328 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic 'item' in your data model or report. Specifically, it suggests that the characteristic is expected to have a characteristic value in the columns, but it is not being provided correctly. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with queries or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: The characteristic 'item' may not be properly configured in the data model or InfoObject.
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic might not have any values assigned to it in the context of the query or report.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in a way that does not allow for the characteristic to be displayed correctly.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not contain the necessary values for the characteristic 'item'.
  Aggregation Issues: If the characteristic is part of an aggregation, it may not be able to display values correctly if the aggregation is not set up properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic 'item' is correctly defined in the InfoObject. Verify that it is set up to accept the appropriate values.
  Review Query Design: Go into the query designer and check how the characteristic 'item' is being used. Make sure it is included in the correct context and that it is set to display in the columns.
  Validate Data Source: Check the underlying data source to ensure that it contains valid values for the characteristic 'item'. You may need to refresh or reprocess the data.
  Check for Missing Values: If the characteristic is not populated in the data, you may need to investigate why the values are missing and correct the data loading process.
  Test with Sample Data: Create a test query with a limited dataset to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the data or the query design.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  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: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW/BI query design and InfoObject configuration for a deeper understanding of how to manage characteristics and values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G0328 error and implement a solution to resolve it.