How To Fix C1195 - No templates were found for characteristic format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: No templates were found for characteristic format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1195 - No templates were found for characteristic format ?

  The SAP error message C1195, "No templates were found for characteristic format," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their formats in the classification of materials or objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Templates: The error usually indicates that there are no templates defined for the characteristic format you are trying to use. This can happen if the characteristic has not been properly configured or if the necessary templates have been deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be linked to any template, or the template may not be assigned correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the templates or characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that it has a valid format.
  
  
  
  Define Templates:
  
  If no templates exist, you will need to create them. Use transaction code CT04 to create or modify the characteristic and ensure that the appropriate templates are assigned.
  You can also check the transaction CT03 (Display Characteristic) to see if templates are linked.
  
  
  
  Assign Templates:
  
  If templates exist but are not assigned, you can assign them to the characteristic in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify characteristics and templates. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and characteristics for additional guidance on setting up templates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check if the class is correctly set up)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1195 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured with the necessary templates.