How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN031 - Instance that belongs to characteristic &1 is unknown

CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Instance that belongs to characteristic &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system attempted to retrieve characteristic values for an instance
that is not known in <LS>SAP Classification </>(CA-CL).

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN031 - Instance that belongs to characteristic &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN031 typically indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic instance in the SAP system. The message states that the instance belonging to a specific characteristic is unknown, which can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or other related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The instance of the characteristic may not exist in the database, or it may have been deleted or not created properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the characteristic settings or in the way the characteristic is being referenced in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic instance.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and their instances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the