How To Fix G00853 - Characteristic &1 is not an independent characteristic


G00853 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 853

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 is not an independent characteristic

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  • What causes this issue?

    The characteristic that you specified, &V1&, is dependent on
    characteristic &V2&. Since you are not allowed to define a compound
    with more than one level, you cannot use characteristic &V1& as an
    independent characteristic.

    System Response

    The system terminated the activity.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter an independent custom characteristic. If you are not sure which
    characteristics match the requirements, use the possible entries.

    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 G00853 - Characteristic &1 is not an independent characteristic ?
    The SAP error message G00853, which states "Characteristic &1 is not an independent characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of material master data or classification hierarchies.
    
    Cause: This error message indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is dependent on another characteristic. In SAP, characteristics can be classified as either independent or dependent. An independent characteristic can stand alone, while a dependent characteristic relies on another characteristic for its value.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check the definition of the characteristic in question (denoted as &1 in the error message). Ensure that the characteristic is defined as an independent characteristic if you intend to use it as such. Modify Characteristic Settings: If the characteristic is indeed dependent and you need it to be independent, you may need

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