How To Fix GK621 - The selection criteria for characteristic &1 is ambiguous

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 621

• Message text: The selection criteria for characteristic &1 is ambiguous

What causes this issue?

When making a selection for characteristic &V1&, the value must be
unambiguous. It cannot be equal to zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the selection or leave it blank.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK621 - The selection criteria for characteristic &1 is ambiguous ?

  The SAP error message GK621, which states "The selection criteria for characteristic &1 is ambiguous," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data selection in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that the selection criteria defined for a particular characteristic (denoted by &1) are not clear or are conflicting, leading to ambiguity in the data retrieval process.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Values: The selection criteria for the characteristic may include multiple values that are not clearly defined, leading to confusion in how the system should interpret them.
  Overlapping Selections: If the selection criteria overlap or contradict each other, the system cannot determine which data to retrieve.
  Incorrect Hierarchies: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy and the selection criteria do not align with the hierarchy structure, it can lead to ambiguity.
  Missing or Incorrect Filters: Filters that are not properly set or are missing can also cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria for the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Ensure that they are clearly defined and do not overlap.
  Simplify Selections: If multiple values are being used, try to simplify the selection by reducing the number of values or using more specific criteria.
  Check Hierarchies: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the selections align with the hierarchy levels and structure.
  Use Specific Filters: Make sure that the filters applied are specific enough to avoid ambiguity. If necessary, add additional filters to narrow down the selection.
  Test with Different Criteria: If possible, test the selection with different criteria to identify which specific selection is causing the ambiguity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to run reports or queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed guidance on selection criteria.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ambiguity in the selection criteria and eliminate the GK621 error message.