How To Fix J5017 - The structure used has not views, or characteristic use is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The structure used has not views, or characteristic use is not maintained

What causes this issue?

There are no views assigned to the analysis structure used, or the use
of characteristics for segments is not maintained.

System Response

In order to create financial objects in Risk Management, and where
characteristics are to be used flexibly, at least one view is required
in the analysis structure used. Where characteristics are fixed, you
must maintain these characteristics. Therefore no financial objects can
be transferred.

How to fix this error?

If you work with flexible characteristic use, then in Customizing
assign at least one view to the analysis structure used. Otherwise
maintain fixed characteristic use.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5017 - The structure used has not views, or characteristic use is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message J5017 indicates that there is an issue with the structure being used in a particular context, typically related to the configuration of characteristics in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting structures.
  Cause:
  
  No Views Defined: The structure you are trying to use does not have any views defined. In SAP, a structure must have at least one view to be utilized in reporting or analysis.
  Characteristic Use Not Maintained: The characteristics that are supposed to be used in the structure have not been properly maintained or configured. This means that the system does not know how to interpret or use the characteristics in the context of the structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the structure or the characteristics, leading to the inability to generate the required views.
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Views: Check the structure in question and ensure that at least one view is defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and creating or modifying views as necessary.
  Maintain Characteristic Use: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics associated with the structure. Ensure that the characteristic use is properly maintained. This may involve assigning characteristics to the structure or ensuring that they are active.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the structure and the characteristics to ensure that they are correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the structure and characteristics you are working with. This can provide insights into what might be missing or misconfigured.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the structure again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required to identify any additional issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA reporting) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the structure and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.