How To Fix UR065 - The field selection does not contain characteristic &1(&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: The field selection does not contain characteristic &1(&2)

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& (&V2) is required as a compound characteristic.
However, the characteristic is not in the realignment tool field
selection.

System Response

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?

Add this characteristic to the realignment tool metadata.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR065 - The field selection does not contain characteristic &1(&2) ?

  The SAP error message UR065, which states "The field selection does not contain characteristic &1(&2)," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with characteristics in a data model or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (denoted by &1 and &2) is not included in the field selection for the report or query you are trying to execute.
  Field Selection Configuration: The field selection settings for the InfoObject or data source do not include the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject configuration may have led to the characteristic being removed or not being activated for the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UR065 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing or the specific report/query transaction).
  Verify the field selection settings for the InfoObject or query. Ensure that the characteristic in question is included in the field selection.
  
  
  
  Modify Query/Report:
  
  If you are using a query, open the query in the Query Designer and check the characteristics included in the report. Add the missing characteristic if necessary.
  If you are using a custom report, ensure that the code or configuration includes the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is not active, you may need to activate it in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1) or the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any additional insights or configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), SQ01/SQ02 (Query Designer).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to UR065.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with, as it may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UR065 error in your SAP environment.