How To Fix GZ707 - The characteristic & does not exist in the report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 707

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

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& is required, although it is missing in your
report. The characteristics <DS:GLOS.subgroup>subgroup</>,
<DS:GLOS.version>version</> and fiscal year are required to execute the
report correctly.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Include the characteristic &V1& in your report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ707 - The characteristic & does not exist in the report ?

  The SAP error message GZ707 indicates that a specific characteristic referenced in a report does not exist in the context of the report being executed. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting and analysis tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the report is not defined in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may have been configured incorrectly, leading to references to non-existent characteristics.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or modification of InfoObjects, can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the report was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the relevant InfoObject catalog. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW or ERP system.
  Review Report Configuration: Open the report in the report designer or query designer and check if the characteristic is correctly defined and included in the report.
  Data Model Verification: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the characteristic has not been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Transport Check: If the report was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including characteristics, were included in the transport request.
  Recreate the Report: If the issue persists, consider recreating the report or query to ensure that all characteristics are correctly referenced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics and reporting in your specific SAP module.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GZ707 error and implement a solution.