How To Fix GR699 - You can only use characteristic & in the selection.

GR699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 699

• Message text: You can only use characteristic & in the selection.

What causes this issue?

The character &V1& may be used exclusively in the general report
selection because of the configuration in the Report Writer control
tables.

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?

Change your report definition accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR699 - Details

• The SAP error message GR699 typically occurs in the context of using characteristics in the selection criteria for a report or transaction, particularly in the area of classification or variant configuration. The message indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use in your selection is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be allowed in the current context or selection screen.
  Characteristic Status: The characteristic might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant class or object.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not be compatible with the characteristics defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Validity: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is valid for the selection you are performing. You can do this by checking the configuration of the characteristic in the classification system.
  Review Class Assignment: Ensure that the characteristic is assigned