How To Fix CME_API_CHAR020 - Unable to find any texts for values of the characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_API_CHAR - Messages of Function Group CME_API_CHAR

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unable to find any texts for values of the characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_API_CHAR020 - Unable to find any texts for values of the characteristic ?

  The SAP error message CME_API_CHAR020 ("Unable to find any texts for values of the characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification System, particularly when working with characteristics and their associated texts in the classification of materials or objects.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Texts: The characteristic values do not have any associated texts defined in the system. This can happen if the texts were not created or were deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Language Settings: The texts for the characteristic values may not be available in the language that the user is currently using. If the texts exist in a different language, the system will not be able to display them.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the characteristic not being properly assigned to the class or the characteristic values not being correctly defined.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the texts associated with the characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CME_API_CHAR020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic in question and check if the texts for the characteristic values are defined.
  If texts are missing, you can create or update them.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the texts for the characteristic values are available in the language you are using. You can switch to a different language in your user profile settings to see if the texts appear.
  
  
  
  Review Data Assignment:
  
  Check if the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class and that the characteristic values are properly defined. You can use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to review the class assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic texts. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on the Classification System for more details on how characteristics and their texts are managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CME_API_CHAR020 error in your SAP system.