How To Fix GR672 - Characteristic & (&) is missing from a column in section &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Characteristic & (&) is missing from a column in section &

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v2& (field name &V3&) is used in at least one column of
the checked report. It is missing, however, in a column of a section
(Report Painter) or column set (Report Writer) &v1&.
If a period characteristic is used in the column of a report (such as
PERBL or RPMAX), all other columns must also contain this
characteristic.

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?

If you really want to use characteristic &V2& in the columns of the
report, include it in all other columns. Otherwise, remove it from all
colummns.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR672 - Characteristic & (&) is missing from a column in section & ?

  The SAP error message GR672 indicates that a specific characteristic is missing from a column in a particular section of a report or document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in material master data, classification views, or reports that rely on these characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant classification or is not assigned to the material or object being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the classification system may be incorrect, leading to the absence of expected characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables or incorrect assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question and verify if the characteristic is assigned correctly.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic) to check the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined in the classification system. You can check this in the Customizing settings under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Characteristics.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction codes like CL24N (Display Classification Data) or CL30 (Mass Change of Characteristics).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL03 (Display Characteristic), and CL24N (Display Classification Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GR672 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for classification and characteristics to understand how they are structured and managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR672 error and implement a solution to resolve it.