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