How To Fix 0C023 - No characteristic found with internal number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0C - Customizing Batch Management

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No characteristic found with internal number &

INCLUDE CB023 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE E

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0C023 - No characteristic found with internal number & ?

  The SAP error message 0C023 ("No characteristic found with internal number &") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to find a characteristic that is referenced by its internal number. This can happen for various reasons, such as data model changes, missing characteristics in the InfoObject catalog, or issues with the data source.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic that the system is trying to access may have been deleted or set to inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoProvider or query may reference a characteristic that does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Characteristic: Verify if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the list of characteristics.
  Recreate or Activate the Characteristic: If the characteristic has been deleted or is inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Update Queries: If the error occurs in a query, check the query definition to ensure that it references valid characteristics.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and characteristics in BW/BI.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.