How To Fix WXP630 - Characteristic &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP630 - Characteristic &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP630 Characteristic &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when a characteristic (denoted by &1) that you are trying to use or display is not available in the current selection area or the layout of a report or query. This typically happens in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query environments when:
  
  The characteristic is not included in the InfoProvider or the data source.
  The characteristic is not part of the selected query or report layout.
  The characteristic is not assigned to the current selection or filter area.
  The characteristic was removed or is inactive in the current context.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Characteristic: In SAP BW, a characteristic is a data attribute or dimension (e.g., Customer, Material, Region).
  Selected area: The part of the query or report where you select or filter data.
  Layout: The structure or design of the report or query output.
  
  If the characteristic is missing