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 &.

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).
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G1020 - Characteristic & not permitted in library &. ?

  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