How To Fix CJ870 - No user-defined characteristic could be found for field &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 870

• Message text: No user-defined characteristic could be found for field &

What causes this issue?

In the conversion from summarization using classification to
summarization using master data fields, the system tries to assign an
appropriate characteristic from classification to each additional field
from the summarization.
In the case of additional field &V1&, the system could not find
user-defined characterisit &V2& for class type 014.
In summarization using master data fields, this field is available in
addition to the characteristics taken over from classification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ870 - No user-defined characteristic could be found for field & ?

  The SAP error message CJ870 ("No user-defined characteristic could be found for field &") typically occurs in the context of project management, particularly when dealing with project structures, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements, or when trying to assign characteristics to a project.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing User-Defined Characteristics: The error indicates that the system is unable to find a user-defined characteristic that is expected for the specified field. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined in the system.
  The characteristic not being assigned to the relevant project or WBS element.
  The characteristic being incorrectly configured or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the project management module, particularly in the settings related to characteristics and their assignment to project structures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the user-defined characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining characteristics (e.g., Project System -> Structures -> Define User-Defined Characteristics).
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the user-defined characteristic is assigned to the relevant project or WBS element.
  You can check this in the project definition or WBS element settings.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check the project settings to ensure that the user-defined characteristics are correctly configured and linked to the project.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or SAP notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CJ870 error and implement a solution.