How To Fix CJ872 - No additional field found for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 872

• Message text: No additional field found for characteristic &

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.
No suitable field could be found for characteristic &V1&,

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the value from the characteristic in summarization
using master data fields, you must use a customer enhancement to create
the missing field as additional fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ872 - No additional field found for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message CJ872 ("No additional field found for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of project management, particularly when dealing with project definitions, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements, or related characteristics in SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been defined or is not available in the context of the project or WBS element.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the project profile or the characteristics assigned to the project.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic assignment or incorrect settings in the project definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ872 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the project definition or WBS element in question and check if the required characteristics are correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to access is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Project Profile:
  
  Check the project profile settings to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly configured.
  You can do this by navigating to the project profile configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to create or maintain it in the system. This can be done through the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CU01 (for characteristic assignment).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the project data. You can use transaction codes like CJ20N to check the project structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the Project System and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), and CT04 (Maintain Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CJ872 error and implement a suitable solution.