How To Fix CE109 - Assign to characteristic & a field from Table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Assign to characteristic & a field from Table &

What causes this issue?

You want to define a table access to Table &V2&. You have assigned
Table &V2& to characteristic &V1&, but you have not assigned a field
from Table &V2& to the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Please assign a table field to the characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE109 - Assign to characteristic & a field from Table & ?

  The SAP error message CE109 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of a characteristic to a field in a table, often in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  The error message CE109 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the specified field in the table. This could be due to data type mismatches or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the table may not be set up to accept the characteristic.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristics or the related tables.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data that conflicts with the new assignment, leading to integrity issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate table.
  Ensure that the data types of the characteristic and the field in the table match.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Check for any existing data that may conflict with the new assignment. You may need to clean up or adjust existing records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and table you are working with.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant configuration and data definitions.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal can provide detailed documentation on characteristics, tables, and configuration settings related to the CO module.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.