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How To Fix G1020 - Characteristic & not permitted in library &.


G1020 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G1 - Report Writer: Report Painter-specific messages

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Characteristic & not permitted in library &.

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  • What causes this issue?

    Report to be copied &v3& contains characteristic &v1&. However, this
    characteristic is not defined for use in library &v2&.

    System Response

    The report cannot be copied.

    How to fix this error?

    Activate characteristic &v1& in library &v2& for use in the Report
    Painter (maintain 'Item' field).
    <DS:TRAN.GR22>Execute function</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


G1020 - Details

  • The SAP error message G1020, which states "Characteristic & not permitted in library &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a library or classification hierarchy. This error indicates that a specific characteristic is not allowed to be used in the specified library.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined or allowed in the specified library. Library Restrictions: The library may have restrictions on which characteristics can be used, possibly due to configuration settings or business rules. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the characteristic from being recognized in the library. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the characteristic in the library.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system and is active. Review Library Configuration: Check

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