How To Fix C0712 - System error: Characteristic not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 712

• Message text: System error: Characteristic not found

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVW_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
The characteristic selected for assignment is not available on the
canamic database.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0712 - System error: Characteristic not found ?

  The SAP error message C0712, which states "System error: Characteristic not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is expected in the configuration or data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or variant configuration settings may be incorrectly set up, leading to references to non-existent characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the characteristic not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP GUI (Transaction CT04).
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up and that it references the correct characteristics.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like CU50 (for configuration) to check for errors.
  Transport Validation: If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or activate the characteristic.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic), CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), and CU50 (Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and characteristics to ensure proper setup and usage.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.