How To Fix C1117 - Characteristic not found

C1117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic not found

What causes this issue?

No characteristic with the number you entered was found.

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?

Change your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1117 - Characteristic not found ?

  The SAP error message C1117, which states "Characteristic not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified characteristic in the classification database.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because it has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Class Type: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class type you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and classes.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly and