How To Fix 2C047 - Problem when designing interface &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist

2C047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2C - Customizing Char. Value Assignment

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Problem when designing interface &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2C047 - Problem when designing interface &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 2C047 indicates that there is a problem when designing an interface, specifically that a characteristic (field) referenced in the interface does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, InfoObjects, or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic (field) you are trying to use in your interface design does not exist in the data model or InfoObject catalog.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the characteristic you are trying to reference.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where you are designing the interface.
  Deactivated or Deleted Characteristic: The characteristic may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
  Check if the characteristic (field) exists in the relevant InfoObject catalog or data model. You can do