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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the configuration of the library to ensure that the characteristic is permitted. This may involve looking at the settings in the classification system or the specific library settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific rules and restrictions related to the library and characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic in the library.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the characteristics and classes involved.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G1020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.