How To Fix ADPTM899 - Customizing for released characteristic status (table TCMS) missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPTM - Message Class for Component Maintenance Cockpit

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Customizing for released characteristic status (table TCMS) missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPTM899 - Customizing for released characteristic status (table TCMS) missing ?

  The SAP error message ADPTM899 indicates that there is a problem with the customizing settings for the released characteristic status in the table TCMS (Table for Characteristic Status). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or when working with characteristics in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The necessary entries for the characteristic status are not maintained in the TCMS table.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for characteristics may not have been set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ADPTM899 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Variant Configuration or Characteristics.
  Ensure that the customizing settings for the characteristic status are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Entries in TCMS Table:
  
  You can directly check the TCMS table using transaction code SE16 or SE11.
  Look for the entries related to the characteristic status and ensure that they are present.
  If entries are missing, you may need to create them manually or adjust the existing ones.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing requests have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristics to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed during configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE16, SE11, and CU30 (for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristics to understand the expected configuration and settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ADPTM899 error message in your SAP system.