How To Fix CB610 - Possible entries according to char. definition cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Possible entries according to char. definition cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

The system cannot display possible entries since the possible entries
for the characteristic have not been maintained properly.
On the screen <LS>Possible entries</>, the characteristic is assigned
to the function module using a foreign key for the possible entries
function.
However, in the dialog box containing the data for process management
neither a matchcode nor a base field for the foreign key has been
maintained or the objects maintained do not actively exist in the Data
Dictionary.

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?

For characteristics within the SAP name range (<LS>PPPI_*</>):
Contact your system administrator.
For user-defined characteristics:
If necessary, complete or correct the definition of the possible
entries function for the characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB610 - Possible entries according to char. definition cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message CB610 ("Possible entries according to char. definition cannot be displayed") typically occurs when you are trying to access a characteristic in a context where the system cannot retrieve the possible entries for that characteristic. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with characteristics in classification, variant configuration, or when entering data in a transaction that involves characteristics.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The characteristic may not have any values defined in the system, or the master data for the characteristic is incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the possible entries for the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant class or object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from displaying the possible entries.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not allow for the display of possible entries for certain characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined and has possible values assigned.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the master data for the characteristic is complete. You can do this by using transaction codes like CT03 (Display Characteristic) or CL02 (Change Class) to see if the values are defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic values. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any issues. You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check the system settings related to characteristics and possible entries. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to characteristics and classification to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP configuration and master data management.