How To Fix G00662 - Upload method &1: Characteristic &2 from field catalog is ignored


G00662 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 662

  • Message text: Upload method &1: Characteristic &2 from field catalog is ignored

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the field catalog for upload method &V1& for method type &V3&, you
    have added characteristic &V2&. However, characteristic &V2& is <ZH>not
    </> included in the data structure of the method type.

    System Response

    The system ignores the values of characteristic &V2& contained in the
    upload file when executing the flexible upload .

    How to fix this error?

    Characteristic &V2& is <ZH>not</> included in the summary data and line
    items in consolidation. However, it is an element of the line items in
    consolidation in S/4 HANA, which contains a higher degree of detail that
    is, additional characteristics).
    In <LS>Global System Settings</> (in transaction CXB3), you can specify
    the effective from fiscal year for line items in S/4 HANA. The current
    effective from fiscal year is &V4&. (The effective from fiscal year is
    equivalent to 9999 unless you specify otherwise.)
    The system enables the flexible upload of characteristic values that are
    only contained in the line items in consolidation in S/4 HANA, only in a
    fiscal year that is not earlier than the effective from fiscal year.

    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 G00662 - Upload method &1: Characteristic &2 from field catalog is ignored ?
    The SAP error message G00662 typically indicates that there is an issue with the upload method being used in relation to the field catalog for a specific characteristic. This error occurs when the system encounters a characteristic in the field catalog that is not compatible with the upload method specified.
    
    Cause: Incompatible Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the field catalog is not supported by the upload method you are using. This could be due to the characteristic not being relevant for the data being uploaded or not being defined correctly in the system. Field Catalog Configuration: The field catalog may not be properly configured, leading to the system ignoring certain characteristics during the upload process. Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the characteristic and the data being uploaded.
    Solution: Check Field Catalog: Review the field catalog to ensure that all characteristics listed are compatible with the upload method you

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