How To Fix 6P855 - No characteristic value for characteristic & exists in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 855

• Message text: No characteristic value for characteristic & exists in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P855 - No characteristic value for characteristic & exists in table & ?

  The SAP error message 6P855 indicates that there is no characteristic value for a specified characteristic in a particular table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their values are used to define the properties of materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have an associated value in the specified table. This could be due to data entry errors, missing configuration, or incorrect settings in the classification system.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The table referenced in the error message may not be the correct one for the characteristic you are trying to access.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect links between characteristics and their values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the characteristic has valid values assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the specified table for the characteristic values. Ensure that the values you expect to see are present.
  If the values are missing, you may need to add them manually or check the data import process that populates this table.
  
  
  
  Review Classification Data:
  
  Check the classification data for the object you are working with (e.g., material, equipment) to ensure that the characteristic is assigned correctly.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to review the class and its assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or SAP notes related to the specific characteristic or table to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for classification and characteristics to understand how they are structured and managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.