How To Fix GR721 - Characteristic & used more than once in the same row/column block.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Characteristic & used more than once in the same row/column block.

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& is used multiple times in the same row or column
block. Each characteristic may only be used once in a row block. This
was probably caused by a change to the characteristic definition in
report maintenance.

System Response

The report cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Change the report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR721 - Characteristic & used more than once in the same row/column block. ?

  The SAP error message GR721 indicates that a characteristic is being used more than once in the same row or column block of a report or query, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when creating queries or reports using characteristics in a way that violates the rules of the reporting framework.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The same characteristic is added multiple times to the same row or column in a query or report.
  Query Design: The design of the query may inadvertently include the same characteristic in different contexts (e.g., in both rows and columns).
  Aggregation Issues: If the same characteristic is used for aggregation in a way that conflicts with the reporting structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Design: Go through the query design and check the rows and columns to ensure that no characteristic is duplicated. Remove any duplicate entries.
  Use Different Characteristics: If you need to display similar data, consider using different characteristics or attributes that provide the necessary information without duplication.
  Check Filters and Variables: Ensure that any filters or variables applied do not inadvertently cause the same characteristic to be included multiple times.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the query to ensure that the error is resolved and that the report displays the expected results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on query design and best practices to avoid such errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider training sessions or tutorials on SAP BW/BI query design to better understand how to structure queries effectively.
  
  By addressing the duplication of characteristics in your query design, you should be able to resolve the GR721 error and successfully generate your report.