How To Fix CB023 - No characteristic found with internal number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No characteristic found with internal number &

What causes this issue?

The message category with the internal number &V1& has not been created
in Customizing.

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 internal characteristic number is higher than 9999999499: the
characteristic was predefined in the standard SAP System. Go to
Customizing choosing the function <LS>Maintain entries</> and carry out
the activity <LS>Transport predefined characteristics</>.
For all other characteristics: please 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 CB023 - No characteristic found with internal number & ?

  The SAP error message CB023 ("No characteristic found with internal number &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic that corresponds to the internal number provided in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic with the specified internal number does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect Internal Number: The internal number referenced in the error message may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the classification data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Internal Number:
  
  Ensure that the internal number referenced in the error message is correct. Cross-check it with the expected characteristic numbers.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data. You can use transaction CL02 to check for inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic was deleted and is needed, you may need to recreate it using transaction CT04.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CB023 error and implement a solution.