How To Fix M5172 - Only character key figures are available in the initial list

M5172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Only character key figures are available in the initial list

What causes this issue?

Only character key figures have been selected in the basic list of the
standard analysis.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Character key figures cannot be graphically displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5172 - Only character key figures are available in the initial list ?

  The SAP error message M5172, which states "Only character key figures are available in the initial list," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with key figures in a report or query.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the report or query you are trying to execute is attempting to display key figures that are not compatible with the data type expected. Specifically, it suggests that the key figures being referenced are character-based, and the system is unable to process them in the context of the report or analysis you are attempting to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions: Review the definitions of the key figures you are trying to use in your report. Ensure that they are defined correctly and are of the appropriate data type (numeric vs. character).
  
  
  Modify the Query/Report: If the report or query