How To Fix KM608 - Only define mandatory variables for the characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Only define mandatory variables for the characteristic &

What causes this issue?

You have defined an optional variable for the characteristic &V1&. This
is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Indicate the variable as mandatory.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM608 - Only define mandatory variables for the characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KM608 ("Only define mandatory variables for the characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with characteristics and variables in queries or reports. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way variables are defined for a characteristic in a query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Variables: The error suggests that you are trying to define optional variables for a characteristic that only allows mandatory variables. In SAP BW, certain characteristics may require that only mandatory variables be defined to ensure that the query can be executed properly.
  Query Design: The query design may have been set up incorrectly, where optional variables are being used in a context that requires mandatory ones.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic itself may have settings that enforce the use of mandatory variables only.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Variable Definitions: Check the variable definitions for the characteristic in question. Ensure