How To Fix C1117 - Characteristic not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification view in SAP.
  Create the Characteristic: If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CT04.
  Check Class Assignment: Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class type. You can check this in the class maintenance transaction (CL02).
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that all links between characteristics and classes are intact. You can use transaction CL20N for this purpose.
  Transport Validation: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL20N: Class Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.