How To Fix CB005 - Characteristic & not created in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Characteristic & not created in the system

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, characteristic &V1& has been assigned to process
instruction category &CV3& for plant &V2&. However, a characteristic
with this name has not been created in the system.
The message or instruction category cannot be used.

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?

If the characteristic name begins with <LS>PPPI_</>:
The characteristic is one of the standard characteristics predefined by
SAP.
Call up Customizing using function <LS>Maintain entries</> and
carry out activity <DS:SIMG.COCB641>Transport predefined
characteristics</>.
For all other characteristics:
Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB005 - Characteristic & not created in the system ?

  The SAP error message CB005 ("Characteristic & not created in the system") typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a configuration or variant configuration scenario, but the characteristic has not been defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or variant configuration might be referencing a characteristic that does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the visibility or creation of the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  Enter the required details for the characteristic and save it.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly defined with the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profiles:
  
  Review the configuration profiles or variant configuration settings to ensure they are referencing the correct characteristics.
  Use transaction CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to manage these settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or view characteristics. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic was created in a different environment, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the characteristic name when you are trying to use it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CB005 error and successfully create or reference the required characteristic in your SAP system.