How To Fix CRM_ERP_IL072 - No characteristic matching for reference characteristic &1

CRM_ERP_IL072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERP_IL -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No characteristic matching for reference characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ERP_IL072 - No characteristic matching for reference characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERP_IL072, which states "No characteristic matching for reference characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) integration, particularly when dealing with product characteristics and configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch or absence of a characteristic in the configuration of a product or item that is being processed. The reference characteristic mentioned in the error message (&1) is expected to have a corresponding characteristic in the system, but it cannot be found. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic defined in the product master or configuration profile does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the CRM and ERP systems, especially if they are not