How To Fix REEXPM018 - Characteristic was not entered

REEXPM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXPM - Message Texts for Interface to PM

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Characteristic was not entered

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REEXPM018 - Details

• The SAP error message REEXPM018, which states "Characteristic was not entered," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of reporting or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a required characteristic is not specified in a report or query. Characteristics are attributes or properties that define the data being analyzed, such as customer, product, or time period. If a characteristic that is mandatory for the report or analysis is missing, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REEXPM018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Characteristics: Check the report or query you are trying to run and identify which characteristics are required. This information can often be found in the report definition or documentation.
  
  
  Enter Missing Characteristics: Go back to the selection screen of the report or query and ensure that all required characteristics are filled in. If you are