How To Fix GR663 - Characteristic & is used repeatedly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Characteristic & is used repeatedly

What causes this issue?

You cannot use a characteristic more than once in a report. Each
characteristic can be used either in the report rows or in the report
columns or in the general data selection.
One reason why this characteristic is used more than once is that it
was later included in a multi-dimension set.

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?

Correct the report by changing the multi-dimension set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR663 - Characteristic & is used repeatedly ?

  The SAP error message GR663 indicates that a characteristic is being used repeatedly in a context where it should be unique. This typically occurs in the context of classification or variant configuration, where characteristics are defined for classes or materials.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The characteristic in question is defined multiple times in the same class or in a way that conflicts with the expected unique usage.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the class or the material may not adhere to the rules of unique characteristic assignment.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of characteristics, there may have been an oversight leading to the same characteristic being assigned multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or class in question.
  Review the list of assigned characteristics and ensure that each characteristic is unique.
  
  
  
  Modify the Class or Material:
  
  If you find duplicate characteristics, remove the duplicates from the class or material.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  Use CT04 to manage characteristics directly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are set up correctly to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on proper characteristic usage and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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 classification and variant configuration in SAP to better understand the rules and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR663 error and ensure that your characteristics are configured correctly.