How To Fix GR164 - Characteristic not permitted

GR164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Characteristic not permitted

What causes this issue?

You specified a characteristic to restrict the extracts to be selected
that cannot be used to find extracts.

System Response

Processing will not continue.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 Help to display characteristics that can be used to find
extracts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR164 - Characteristic not permitted ?

  The SAP error message GR164 ("Characteristic not permitted") typically occurs in the context of using characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with classification, variant configuration, or material management. This error indicates that a specific characteristic is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes of GR164 Error
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be assigned to the class or object you are working with.
  Incorrect Class Type: The characteristic may not be compatible with the class type you are using (e.g., using a characteristic meant for a different class type).
  Status of Characteristic: The characteristic may be set to a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be marked as inactive).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics or classes in