How To Fix CB211 - Charact. & referenced in the ctrl. recipe has not been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Charact. & referenced in the ctrl. recipe has not been found

What causes this issue?

The selected control recipe contains the characteristic with the
internal number &V1&. However, this characteristic is not
defined in Customizing (any more).

System Response

The control recipe has not been downloaded.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVW_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Possible reasons for the error:
an error in the database
irregular deletion of data from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB211 - Charact. & referenced in the ctrl. recipe has not been found ?

  The SAP error message CB211 indicates that a characteristic referenced in a control recipe cannot be found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's process management and production planning modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of recipes or production processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is referenced in the control recipe does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control recipe may be incorrectly configured, referencing a characteristic that is not valid for the material or process.
  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 data, such as missing links between the control recipe and the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and checking if the characteristic is defined.
  Review Control Recipe Configuration: Ensure that the control recipe is correctly configured and that it references valid characteristics. You can check this in the control recipe configuration settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the control recipe and the characteristics. This may involve using transaction codes like C223 or C201 to review the control recipes and their linked characteristics.
  Recreate the Characteristic: If the characteristic is missing and is required, you may need to recreate it using transaction CT04.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  C223: Display Control Recipe
  C201: Create Control Recipe
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and control recipes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.