How To Fix C1168 - No characteristics value exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: No characteristics value exists

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1 has no allowed values.

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?

Enter another characteristic name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1168 - No characteristics value exists ?

  The SAP error message C1168 "No characteristics value exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that the system cannot find a value for a specific characteristic that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have an assigned value in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may not be properly configured, leading to missing or incorrect links between characteristics and their values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign certain characteristic values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question and verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned and has a value.
  If the characteristic is missing a value, you can assign the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics and their values are correctly defined in the classification system. You can check this in the transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  Make sure that the characteristic is linked to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If you find that the characteristic value is indeed missing, you may need to create or maintain the characteristic value using transaction code CL01 (Create Characteristic Value).
  Ensure that the values are correctly assigned to the relevant characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics and their values. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific characteristics and values you are working with.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the characteristic value.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01, CL02, CL03, and CL24 (for class management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C1168 error and implement a solution to resolve it.