How To Fix C0720 - System error: No characteristics intended for processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: System error: No characteristics intended for processing

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
In the dynamic database there are no characteristics intended for value
assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0720 - System error: No characteristics intended for processing ?

  The SAP error message C0720, which states "System error: No characteristics intended for processing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error often arises when there are no characteristics defined for the class or object you are trying to process. This can happen if the characteristics have not been assigned to the class or if they have been deleted.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to the material or object may not have any characteristics linked to it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the class or characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class and Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Verify that the correct class is assigned and that it has characteristics defined.
  If characteristics are missing, you may need to add them to the class.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the classification system to ensure that the characteristics are properly defined and linked to the class.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the class settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics were deleted or are missing, you may need to recreate them and assign them to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics to understand how they are structured and managed within the system.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there could be underlying system issues that need to be addressed.