How To Fix RSEC340 - Enter a characteristic or use the input help (F4)

RSEC340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Enter a characteristic or use the input help (F4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC340 - Enter a characteristic or use the input help (F4) ?

  The SAP error message RSEC340, which states "Enter a characteristic or use the input help (F4)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user is trying to define or filter data based on characteristics in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The user has not entered a characteristic in the relevant field, which is required for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided does not match any of the available characteristics in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use certain characteristics.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the query or the data model that is preventing the characteristic from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Characteristic: Ensure that you enter a valid characteristic in the field where the error occurs. You can use the F4 key to access the input