How To Fix 16022 - No characteristic found with internal number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 16 - Type matching for variant configuration (as of 4.5A)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No characteristic found with internal number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 16022 - No characteristic found with internal number & ?

  The SAP error message "16022 No characteristic found with internal number &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a characteristic in the database that corresponds to the internal number provided. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management), or other modules that utilize characteristics for reporting or data modeling.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The internal number provided does not correspond to any existing characteristic in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the characteristic might have been deleted or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be correctly configured in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence: Check if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and looking for the characteristic in the InfoObjects.
  Check for Deletions: Ensure that the characteristic has not been deleted or deactivated. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Validation: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Reconfigure: If the characteristic is not configured correctly, you may need to reconfigure it in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  Check for Updates: Sometimes, applying the latest support packages or patches can resolve issues related to characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (for BW) or SE11 (for Data Dictionary) to investigate characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to characteristics, InfoObjects, and data modeling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.