How To Fix CB1204 - Check characteristic format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB1 - PP-PI-PMA: Messages for Process Management (Interfaces)

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Check characteristic format

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V3& has format &V2& but you have assigned a value of
format &V1& to characteristic &V3&. The process message was therefore
not created in the ERP system.

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?

Assign a value of format &V2& to characteristic &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB1204 - Check characteristic format ?

  The SAP error message CB1204, which states "Check characteristic format," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the format of a characteristic that is being used in a configuration profile or a configuration transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The characteristic may have been defined with an incorrect data type (e.g., numeric, character, date) that does not match the expected format.
  Length Issues: The length of the characteristic value may exceed the defined length in the characteristic settings.
  Invalid Characters: The characteristic value may contain invalid characters that are not allowed based on the characteristic's definition.
  Missing Values: Required values for the characteristic may not have been provided, leading to format validation errors.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how characteristics are defined and used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the data type and length are correctly defined.
  
  Transaction Code: CT04 (for characteristics)
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values: Ensure that the values being assigned to the characteristic conform to the defined format, including length and allowed characters.
  Review Configuration Profile: Check the configuration profile associated with the material to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and linked.
  
  Transaction Code: CU41 (for configuration profiles)
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Try to create a configuration using sample data that adheres to the expected formats to isolate the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the characteristics in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 for characteristics, CU41 for configuration profiles, and CU50 for configuration simulation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message CB1204.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CB1204 error in your SAP system.