How To Fix IR046 - You must allocate a numerical characteristic for counters

IR046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You must allocate a numerical characteristic for counters

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> that
has been defined as a <GL:counter>counter</> without assigning it a
numerical <GL:characteristic>characteristic</>.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Assign a characteristic of numerical format to the counter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR046 - You must allocate a numerical characteristic for counters ?

  The SAP error message IR046 ("You must allocate a numerical characteristic for counters") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information System, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of reporting or data analysis. This error indicates that a required numerical characteristic has not been assigned to a counter, which is necessary for the system to perform calculations or aggregations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation: The most common cause of this error is that a numerical characteristic has not been allocated to the counter in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or the data model may be incorrect, leading to the absence of a required numerical characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model where the expected characteristics are not properly defined or linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a numerical characteristic is allocated to the counter. This can typically be done