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

G0328 - Overview

• 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