How To Fix C0814 - Internal error when accessing the characteristic data

C0814 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Internal error when accessing the characteristic data

INCLUDE CB251 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0814 - Internal error when accessing the characteristic data ?

  The SAP error message C0814, which states "Internal error when accessing the characteristic data," typically indicates an issue with the system's ability to retrieve or process characteristic data in the context of classification or variant configuration. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or system bugs.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the characteristic data or the classification data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of characteristics, classes, or object dependencies can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain characteristics or classes.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that need to be applied.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU01 (for class maintenance) or CU02 (for characteristic maintenance) to check and correct any inconsistencies in the classification