How To Fix CM_CBESCOM034 - Characteristic &1 contains errors or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM - Message Class for ESComXML Outbound Processing

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Characteristic &1 contains errors or does not exist

Schirmnachricht Nummer 081

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

What causes this issue?

The system tried to generate an ESComXML file. This was not possible as
the charachteristic with the key &V1& that is required for this either
has errors or is not maintained in the system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the mapping of ESComXML attribute to characteristics in the
corresponding class that implements the interface IF_EHSS_ESCOM_SU
B_MAPPER.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM034 - Characteristic &1 contains errors or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM034 indicates that a characteristic specified in a process (such as a configuration or a variant) contains errors or does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name when it is being called or referenced.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic might exist but is not active or has been set to inactive in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing values or incorrect settings in the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., transaction CT04 for characteristics) and searching for the characteristic.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the configuration or wherever it is being referenced.
  Activate the Characteristic: If the characteristic is inactive, activate it in the characteristic settings.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by reviewing user roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the configuration data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific configuration or characteristic to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to manage characteristics), CU01 (to create configuration profiles), and CU02 (to change configuration profiles).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring in the code or configuration logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.