How To Fix CE036 - Characteristic & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& which you have entered in the formula has not
been created in the system.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Select another characteristic for the formula
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Create the characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE036 - Characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CE036, which states "Characteristic & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or manipulate a characteristic that the system cannot find. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Cost Center Accounting, or other areas where characteristics are defined.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not have been defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Version: The characteristic might exist in a different version or configuration of the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the transaction or report you are using.
  Verify Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the characteristic is defined.
  For CO-PA, check the characteristics in the "Define Characteristics" section.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations.
  Review Transport Requests: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like KOB1, KE30, or KE24 to see if the characteristic can be accessed through other means.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.