How To Fix CNV10400217 - No selected characteristic found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV10400 - Messages for package 10400 (characteristics)

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No selected characteristic found

What causes this issue?

No selected characteristic found

System Response

The selected function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Select a characteristic to execute this function.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV10400217 - No selected characteristic found ?

  The SAP error message CNV10400217: No selected characteristic found typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services. This error indicates that the system could not find any characteristics that match the selection criteria defined in the migration or transformation process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that you are trying to select for the data migration do not exist in the source or target system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the migration process may not match any existing characteristics.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects or characteristics) may lead to this error if the migration process is not updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the characteristics in the source or target system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Characteristics: Check the characteristics in both the source and target systems to ensure they exist and are correctly defined.
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria in the migration or transformation process to ensure they are correctly set up and match the existing characteristics.
  Update Data Model: If there have been changes to the data model, update the migration process to reflect these changes.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to access the required characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific migration tool you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the characteristics and data model.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces generated during the migration process for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.