How To Fix CB106 - There are no process message characteristics defined in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: There are no process message characteristics defined in plant &

What causes this issue?

Process message characteristics do not exist (any more) in the plant
&V1&, that is, there are no characteristics with a characteristics
group that is released for use in process messages. For this reason,
you cannot carry out evaluations in plant &V1&.

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 plant &V1& already contains process message data, check the
following Customizing settings and change them if necessary:
the assignment of characteristics to characteristics groups in plant
&V1&
the release of the characteristics groups in plant &V1& for use in
process messages

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB106 - There are no process message characteristics defined in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CB106 ("There are no process message characteristics defined in plant &") typically occurs in the context of process message management within SAP, particularly when dealing with process orders or production orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined characteristics for process messages in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the process message characteristics have not been defined for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data related to process messages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CB106 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for process message management (usually under Production or Process Management).
  Ensure that process message characteristics are defined for the specific plant in question.
  
  
  
  Define Process Message Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are not defined, you will need to create them. This typically involves:
  
  Defining the characteristics in the system.
  Assigning them to the relevant process message types.
  Ensuring that they are linked to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using in your transaction. Make sure it is valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to process messages and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), C223 (Define Process Message Characteristics), and others that may be useful for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error CB106 for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CB106 error in your SAP system.