How To Fix CX216 - No characteristics exist for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No characteristics exist for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You want to display the characteristics for &v1& &v2&. However, &v1&
has no characteristics.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX216 - No characteristics exist for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX216 "No characteristics exist for &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified characteristics for the given object (e.g., material, class, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected to be associated with the specified object do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object (like a material or class) referenced in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not have been assigned the expected characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the object (e.g., material) and verify if the characteristics are correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check the characteristics linked to the class.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristics do not exist, you may need to create them using transaction CL01 (Create Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristics are assigned to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the object (e.g., material) is correctly configured and that it belongs to the appropriate class that contains the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01, CL02, CL03, and MM02 (for material master changes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.