How To Fix G00860 - The fixed value in BCat ind. will be deleted for independent char. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 860

• Message text: The fixed value in BCat ind. will be deleted for independent char. &1

What causes this issue?

You want to deselect the <ZH>Subassignment</> indicator for
characteristic <ZH>&V2&</>. This also causes deselection of the
<ZH>Subassignment</> indicator for dependent characteristic <ZH>&V1&
</>. Identifying that the value of a characteristic should be fixed in
the breakdown category, is only possible if the characteristic is
selected as a subassignment. Since the indicator <ZH>Subassignment</>
is deselected, the indicator <ZH>Fixed value in the breakdown category
</> must be deselected as well.

System Response

The indicator <ZH>Fixed value in the breakdown category </> is
deselected for characteristic <ZH>&V1&</>.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00860 - The fixed value in BCat ind. will be deleted for independent char. &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00860 indicates that there is an issue with the fixed value in the characteristic (indicated by &1) in the context of a Business Context (BCat) indicator. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with characteristics in a classification hierarchy.
  Cause:
  The error message G00860 is triggered when:
  
  A fixed value is assigned to an independent characteristic, but the system is attempting to delete or modify that fixed value.
  The characteristic is defined as independent, which means it should not have fixed values assigned to it.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the characteristic or the BCat indicator.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check the configuration of the characteristic indicated by &1.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined as independent and that it does not have fixed values assigned if it is not supposed to.
  
  
  
  Review BCat Indicator Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the Business Context (BCat) indicator associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the BCat indicator is correctly configured and that it aligns with the intended use of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Remove Fixed Values:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed independent and should not have fixed values, you may need to remove any fixed values that are currently assigned to it.
  This can be done in the characteristic configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or links to other characteristics that might be causing this issue.
  Review any classification or object dependencies that might be affecting the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on characteristics and BCat indicators.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CT03 - Display Characteristic
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.