How To Fix G3114 - Mandatory characteristic &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Mandatory characteristic &2 is missing

What causes this issue?

The system cannot save the selected rows as long as they contain
missing entries. &V1& has a missing entry.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Correct the errors in the log. Check and, where necessary, change the
values for the following characteristics:

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

For consolidation units:
Company
Consolidation business area (integrated cons type 2 only)
Profit center (integrated cons type 3 only)
For consolidation groups:
Company
Consolidation business area (integrated cons type 2 only)
Controlling area (integrated cons type 3 only)
Profit center group/profit center (integrated cons type 3 only)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3114 - Mandatory characteristic &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message G3114, which states "Mandatory characteristic &2 is missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when working with characteristics in a data model or when executing queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a mandatory characteristic (denoted by &2) is not present in the data set or query being executed. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic is not populated in the data source or InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed to require certain characteristics that are not included in the data model or are not being pulled from the data source.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be correctly configured to include the mandatory characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the mandatory characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G3114 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all mandatory characteristics are included in the query.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly linked to the data source.
  
  
  
  Review the Data Source:
  
  Check the InfoProvider or data source to ensure that the mandatory characteristic is included and populated with data.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to adjust the data extraction process or the data model.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully and that the data is available in the target InfoProvider.
  Check for any errors during the data load that may have prevented the characteristic from being populated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the mandatory characteristic.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristics and InfoProviders you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the query to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the G3114 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW/BI query design and data modeling to better understand how to manage characteristics and data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G3114 error and implement a solution to resolve it.