How To Fix C1020 - No documentation exists


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: No documentation exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to display the documentation for a characteristic or
    characteristic value, but there is no documentation for this
    characteristic or characteristic value.

    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?

    You can enter documentation in change mode.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1020 - No documentation exists ?
    The SAP error message C1020 "No documentation exists" typically occurs when a user attempts to access documentation or help related to a specific object, transaction, or process in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any associated documentation.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Documentation: The most common cause is that the documentation for the specific object or transaction has not been created or is not available in the system.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation.
    Incorrect Object/Transaction: The user may be trying to access documentation for an object or transaction that does not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
    System Configuration: The system may not be configured to display documentation for certain objects or transactions.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Documentation Availability: Verify if the documentation exists for the specific object or transaction. This can be done by checking with your SAP administrator or by looking in the SAP Help Portal.
    Review Authorizations: Ensure that the

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