How To Fix CMTIB000 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMTIB - Message Text for CM Specific IBase Object Types

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a characteristic in a configuration folder or
baseline. However, this characteristic does not exist.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered the characteristic name correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMTIB000 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMTIB000, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced by the message (denoted by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name when it is being called or referenced in a program or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class or object you are working with.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist there.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the characteristic name in the program or configuration where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class. You can check this in transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics for a better understanding of how they work and how to manage them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.