How To Fix GR689 - The characteristic &1 does not exist in report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 689

• Message text: The characteristic &1 does not exist in report

What causes this issue?

You are using the key figure &v3&. In order to display this key figure
correctly, it is necessary that the defining characteristic &v1&
(technical name &v2&) is also present in the report. This is the only
way to determine if the read values should be averaged over the periods
or if they should be aggregated.

System Response

The report group cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Include the characteristic &v1& in your report definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR689 - The characteristic &1 does not exist in report ?

  The SAP error message GR689 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) does not exist in the report you are trying to generate or access. This error typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in reports, queries, or data analysis tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the InfoObject catalog or the data model you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or it may have been incorrectly referenced in the report.
  Changes in Data Model: The characteristic may have been deleted or renamed in the underlying data model or InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic, leading to it being treated as non-existent.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the relevant InfoObject catalog or data model. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects in BW).
  Correct Typographical Errors: Review the report or query definition for any typographical errors in the characteristic name.
  Update Report/Query: If the characteristic has been renamed or deleted, update the report or query to reflect the current data model.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: If the characteristic is part of a standard SAP report or query, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for any changes or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific characteristic or report you are working with.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR689 error and implement a solution to resolve it.