How To Fix CULL1116 - Characteristic with internal number &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CULL1 - Low-Level - Configuration

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Characteristic with internal number &1 not found

What causes this issue?

No object characteristic that is in use was found during evaluation of
dependencies during a low-level configuration

System Response

The evaluation of the dependencies is terminated. No values are assigned
by an object characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check whether all the relevant characteristics exist in the system for
the evaluation of the dependencies.

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 CULL1116 - Characteristic with internal number &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message CULL1116, which states "Characteristic with internal number &1 not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a characteristic that is expected to be present in the classification database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic with the specified internal number does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a characteristic that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the transport may not have included the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification system (Transaction CL02) and searching for the characteristic.
  Create or Restore Characteristic: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the classification and ensure that all necessary characteristics are properly defined.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect data inconsistency, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to resolve any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.