How To Fix 2X104 - No documentation available on characteristic value '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2X - Messages from lists

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No documentation available on characteristic value '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2X104 - No documentation available on characteristic value '&' ?

  The SAP error message 2X104 ("No documentation available on characteristic value '&'") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of material management, product data management, or similar areas.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is no documentation or description available for a specific characteristic value that you are trying to access or use. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Documentation: The characteristic value has not been documented in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to reference may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the documentation for that characteristic value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the classification system that prevents the documentation from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to access is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification data for the relevant object (e.g., material, equipment).
  
  
  
  Add Documentation:
  
  If the characteristic value exists but lacks documentation, you can add the necessary documentation. This can typically be done in the classification view of the relevant object or through the classification maintenance transaction (e.g., CL02 for characteristics).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the classification system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic) for managing characteristics and their documentation.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on classification and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage and document characteristic values.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.