How To Fix J2685 - &4 Choose a selection characteristic with data element PRCTR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 685

• Message text: &4 Choose a selection characteristic with data element PRCTR

What causes this issue?

You entered selection characteristic &V1&. It does not have the
required data element PRCTR, or is not assigned to the current
operating concern &V2&.

System Response

The characteristic you entered cannot be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a selection characteristic with data element PRCTR, which is
assigned to the current operating concern. You can view acceptable
values by pressing the F4 key.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2685 - &4 Choose a selection characteristic with data element PRCTR ?

  The SAP error message J2685 &4, which states "Choose a selection characteristic with data element PRCTR," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where a selection characteristic is expected to be defined, but the system is unable to find a valid characteristic associated with the data element PRCTR (Profit Center).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the selection criteria in a report or query do not include a valid characteristic that is linked to the Profit Center (PRCTR) data element.
  Data Element Issues: The data element PRCTR may not be properly defined in the context of the report or query you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Profit Center data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria in your report or query include a valid characteristic that is associated with the PRCTR