How To Fix CB1207 - Characteristic & not created in the system

CB1207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Characteristic & not created in the system

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What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& does not exist.

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?

RESET N1
Check and if necessary correct the characteristic name you have entered.
If the characteristic name is correct, create the characteristic.
Proceed as follows to do so:
Characteristics whose names start with <LS>PPPI</> are standard
characteristics predefined by SAP. In Customizing for <LS>Process
Management</>, carry out the activity <LS>Transport Predefined
Characteristics</>.
All other characteristics must be created in Customizing for <LS>Process
Management</>. To do so, carry out the activity <LS>Define
Characteristics for Process Messages</> or <LS>Define Characteristics
for Process Instructions</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB1207 - Characteristic & not created in the system ?

  The SAP error message CB1207, which states "Characteristic & not created in the system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is expected to be present in the classification database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created yet or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured or activated in the classification system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create the characteristic.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or environment, the characteristic may not have been included in the transfer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Characteristic:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  Enter the required details for the characteristic and save it.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate