How To Fix GR246 - The characteristic &1 cannot be deactivated.

GR246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 246

• Message text: The characteristic &1 cannot be deactivated.

What causes this issue?

The key figure &v2& contains the characteristic &v1& and is activated
for use in Report Painter.

System Response

To avoid data inconsistencies, the characteristic &v1& cannot be
deactivated.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want the characteristic &v1& in Report Painter, first
deactivate the key figure &v2& and then the characteristic &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR246 - The characteristic &1 cannot be deactivated. ?

  The SAP error message GR246, which states "The characteristic &1 cannot be deactivated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GR246 is triggered when you attempt to deactivate a characteristic that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being deactivated. Common reasons include:
  
  Active Assignments: The characteristic is still assigned to one or more classes or objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other characteristics or classes that prevent deactivation.
  Usage in Documents: The characteristic might be used in existing documents or transactions, making it impossible to deactivate.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deactivation of specific characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR246 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the classification view of the characteristic in question and check if it is assigned to any classes or objects.