How To Fix C1895 - Characteristic "&" has no document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Characteristic "&" has no document

What causes this issue?

You want to call a document for characteristic &v1&. However, no
document has been allocated to the characteristic in a characteristics
maintenance function.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1895 - Characteristic "&" has no document ?

  The SAP error message C1895 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by "&") does not have an associated document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of material master data, where certain characteristics are expected to have documentation or descriptions linked to them.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Documentation: The characteristic in question has not been assigned any documentation or description in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristic in the variant configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is referenced but lacks the necessary documentation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic has a description and any necessary documentation filled out.
  
  
  
  Assign Documentation:
  
  If the characteristic is missing documentation, you can add it in the characteristic settings. Look for the "Documentation" tab and enter the required information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a configuration profile, ensure that it is correctly set up in the configuration profile. Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure all characteristics are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all characteristics and their associated documents are correctly linked. You can use transaction CUNI to check for inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required documentation for the characteristic, refer to your organization's documentation standards or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the variant configuration setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CUNI: Check Consistency of Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1895 error and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary documentation associated with it.