Message type: E = Error
Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB
Message number: 163
Message text: Variable is not a characteristic variable
A layout can only be set with characteristic variables.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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UPWB163
- Variable is not a characteristic variable ?The SAP error message UPWB163, which states "Variable is not a characteristic variable," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when working with queries, variables, or reports. This error indicates that the variable you are trying to use is not defined as a characteristic variable, which is necessary for it to be used in certain contexts, such as filtering or selection criteria in queries.
Cause: Incorrect Variable Type: The variable you are trying to use is not defined as a characteristic variable in the query or report. Characteristic variables are used to filter data based on characteristics (dimensions) in the data model. Variable Configuration: The variable may have been incorrectly configured in the query designer or may not be linked to a characteristic in the InfoProvider. Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider may not support the variable type you are trying to use.
Solution: Check Variable Definition: Go to
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