How To Fix C1152 - Characteristic & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Characteristic & not found

What causes this issue?

In the source system, a value was assigned to characteristic &v1& in
this allocation. However, characteristic &v1& has not been created in
target system, so the values assigned to this characteristic are
ignored.
The allocation is still saved.

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?

Create characteristic &v1& with the same attributes as the
characteristic in the source system, then import the allocation data
again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1152 - Characteristic & not found ?

  The SAP error message C1152, which states "Characteristic & not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is referenced in a classification or master data record.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic being referenced does 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 that is being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  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 system and checking the characteristics.
  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 definition using transaction code CL02.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that all links between classes and characteristics are intact. This can be done using transaction code CL20N.
  Transport Check: 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.