How To Fix PSZ1028 - Only "Year" is permitted as a characteristic in value columns

PSZ1028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSZ1 - PS Payment Planning: Function Group KPP_PSZ

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Only "Year" is permitted as a characteristic in value columns

What causes this issue?

You have defined a value column using an additional characteristic
which is not permitted.
Only the <LS>year</> is permitted as an additional characteristic.

System Response

The layout cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic from the value column definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSZ1028 - Only "Year" is permitted as a characteristic in value columns ?

  The SAP error message PSZ1028, which states "Only 'Year' is permitted as a characteristic in value columns," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when you are trying to create or modify a query or report that involves characteristics and key figures.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use a characteristic in a value column that is not allowed. In SAP BW, value columns are expected to contain only certain types of data, and typically, only the "Year" characteristic is permitted in these columns. If you try to include other characteristics (like Month, Quarter, etc.) in the value columns, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query or report design in the Query Designer. Ensure that you are only using the "Year" characteristic in the value columns.
  
  
  Adjust Characteristics: If you have other