How To Fix MQ736 - &1: Breakdown by characteristic &2 not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 736

• Message text: &1: Breakdown by characteristic &2 not supported

What causes this issue?

FS item &V1& manages characteristic "&V2&" as a required breakdown.

System Response

Only the subitem is allowed to be used as a breakdown for the
adjustment item; as well as characteristics with a breakdown type for
which the default value is taken automatically (warning).

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

Choose a different FS item if necessary.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ736 - &1: Breakdown by characteristic &2 not supported ?

  The SAP error message MQ736 typically indicates that there is an issue with the breakdown of characteristics in a query or report. This error occurs when the system is unable to process a breakdown by a specific characteristic due to various reasons, such as configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use for breakdown is not supported in the context of the query or report.
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic may not be properly defined in the data model or may not be relevant for the specific query.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data for the characteristic in the underlying data source.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the InfoObject or the query may not allow for breakdown by that characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is defined correctly in the InfoObject and is relevant for the query.
  Review Query Configuration: Go to the query designer and check the settings for the query. Ensure that the characteristic is included in the query and is set up correctly.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data for the characteristic is complete and consistent. You may need to run data consistency checks or load data again if there are issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the limitations of the characteristics you are using.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a bug or a deeper configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze the data model and queries.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MQ736 error and implement a solution to resolve it.