How To Fix M5174 - Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen

What causes this issue?

You want to create the key figure matrix with characteristic &V1&. This
characteristic has been explicitly excluded from the creation of the
key figure matrix. This makes sense when the number of characteristic
values is generally very large.

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?

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 M5174 - Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen ?

  The SAP error message M5174, which states "Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in material master data. This error indicates that the characteristic specified (represented by &1) is not available for selection in the current context, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant class or material.
  Status of Characteristic: The characteristic might be set to inactive or not allowed for the current configuration.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies defined that restrict the selection of the characteristic based on other characteristics or values.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not include the characteristic.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material and ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to verify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Status:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and allowed for the material type you are working with.
  Check the characteristic settings in transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  
  
  
  Examine Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that may restrict the selection of the characteristic. Use transaction code CU01 (Create Dependency) to check for any relevant dependencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Profile:
  
  Verify that the configuration profile assigned to the material includes the characteristic. You can check this in transaction code CU41 (Display Configuration Profile).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the characteristic. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CU01: Create Dependency
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.