How To Fix COM_IL_GEN053 - Specify a data element for the attribute &1

COM_IL_GEN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_GEN - Error/Status Messages Relationship Type Generator

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Specify a data element for the attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_GEN053 - Specify a data element for the attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_GEN053 ("Specify a data element for the attribute &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when working with the configuration of characteristics in the classification system, particularly when defining attributes for a class or characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that an attribute defined for a characteristic does not have a corresponding data element assigned to it. In SAP, data elements are used to define the data type and structure of the fields in the database. If an attribute is created without specifying a data element, the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that each attribute has a valid data element assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Classification System:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the classification system. You can do this by using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class)