How To Fix CM_CBESCOM053 - Specification &3: No interval intended in characteristic &1 for ESComXML

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Specification &3: No interval intended in characteristic &1 for ESComXML

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?

An interval has been entered in the characteristic &V1& (&V2&) in value
assignment type &V4& of specification &V3&. An interval should not be
used at this point in the ESComXML file.

System Response

The system only transfers the upper value of the interval to the
corresponding attribute of the ESComXML file.

How to fix this error?

Check the data of the characteristic &V1&(&V2&) of specification &V3&
and remove the interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM053 - Specification &3: No interval intended in characteristic &1 for ESComXML ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM053 indicates that there is an issue with the specification of a characteristic in the context of ESComXML (Enterprise Services Communication XML). Specifically, the error states that there is "No interval intended" for a characteristic that is expected to have an interval defined.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A characteristic is defined in a specification but does not have an interval set, which is required for the processing of certain data types or operations.
  The characteristic is expected to have a range of values (an interval) but is incorrectly configured to not allow for that.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected data structure in the XML and the actual configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant specification in the SAP system and check the configuration of the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up to allow for intervals. This may involve adjusting the settings to define a range of acceptable values.
  
  
  
  Modify the Specification:
  
  If the characteristic is not intended to have an interval, you may need to modify the specification to reflect that. This could involve changing the data type or the way the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Review XML Structure:
  
  If you are working with ESComXML, ensure that the XML structure being sent or processed aligns with the expected structure defined in SAP. This includes checking that the characteristics and their expected intervals are correctly represented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to ESComXML and characteristic specifications to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring characteristics and specifications.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like CL30N for characteristics) that can help you navigate and modify characteristic settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CM_CBESCOM053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.