How To Fix G01843 - Maximum selection &1 is not defined for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Maximum selection &1 is not defined for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01843 - Maximum selection &1 is not defined for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01843, which states "Maximum selection &1 is not defined for characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or planning tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). This error indicates that there is a limitation on the number of selections that can be made for a specific characteristic, and that limit has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Maximum Selection: The error arises when a characteristic (e.g., a key figure or attribute) has not been assigned a maximum selection limit in the system configuration.
  Exceeding Limits: The user may be trying to select more values for a characteristic than what is allowed, but since the maximum selection limit is not defined, the system throws this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the query that is being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Maximum Selection:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW or APO system.
  Navigate to the "Attributes" or "Settings" section.
  Define the maximum selection limit for the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Save the changes and re-execute the query or report.
  
  
  
  Check Query Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that the characteristics used in the query have appropriate settings for maximum selections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring characteristics and their selection limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for BW or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for APO to access configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to InfoObjects and queries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/ABAP team for further investigation.