How To Fix G00706 - Flexible upload not supported for characteristic '&1'

G00706 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Flexible upload not supported for characteristic '&1'

What causes this issue?

Flexible upload is supported for custom characteristics, for which
master data tables have been generated in the Consolidation system.
Characteristic '&V1&' neither has domain values or its master data is
maintained in a different application.

System Response

No upload methods can be defined for characteristic '&V1&'; thus, no
flexible upload can be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that master data exists for characteristic '&V1&'. If you
want to import the master data from an external file, please localize
the activity for maintaining the master data first in the SAP
Implementation Guide, and read the associated documentation.

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 G00706 - Flexible upload not supported for characteristic '&1' ?

  The SAP error message G00706 indicates that a flexible upload is not supported for a specific characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when you are trying to upload data into a characteristic that does not allow flexible uploads, which can be due to various reasons such as the characteristic being a key figure, a non-attribute characteristic, or having certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to upload data for is not configured to support flexible uploads. This could be due to its data type or its role in the data model.
  Data Model Restrictions: The characteristic may be part of a data model that has specific restrictions on how data can be uploaded.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are using may not be compatible with flexible uploads for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic