How To Fix CB012 - 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: 012

• Message text: Characteristic & not created in the system

What causes this issue?

The system cannot select process messages for the process order as the
corresponding characteristic PPPI_PROCESS_ORDER does not exist in the
logon client.
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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?

Characteristic PPPI_PROCESS_ORDER is contained in the SAP reference
client. Transport the characteristics predefined by SAP from the
reference client (000) to your client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB012 - Characteristic & not created in the system ?

  The SAP error message CB012 ("Characteristic & not created in the system") typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a configuration or master data context, but the characteristic has not been defined or created in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when referencing the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  Enter the name of the characteristic you want to create.
  Fill in the necessary details (like data type, length, etc.) and save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the configuration or master data where it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view characteristics. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration settings or data that might be causing the issue. This may involve reviewing related configuration settings or data models.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently created in a development environment and is not available in the production environment, ensure that the transport request has been moved and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for characteristics and classification to understand how to properly create and manage characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics and error messages.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.