How To Fix /EACC/DMM027 - Characteristic &1 is compounded with characteristic &2, but &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DMM -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is compounded with characteristic &2, but &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/DMM027 - Characteristic &1 is compounded with characteristic &2, but &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/DMM027 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics in a data model or configuration. Specifically, it states that a characteristic (let's call it &1) is compounded with another characteristic (&2), but the second characteristic (&2) is missing from the context where it is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic &2 that is supposed to be compounded with &1 is not defined or is not available in the current context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the characteristics setup, leading to the absence of the required characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or the way characteristics are linked, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Verify that both characteristics &1 and &2 are correctly defined in the system. Ensure that &2 exists and is active.
  Review Compounding Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics and check the compounding settings. Ensure that &2 is properly linked to &1.
  Data Model Validation: Validate the data model to ensure that all required characteristics are present and correctly configured.
  Recreate Missing Characteristic: If &2 is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted inadvertently.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the characteristics in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their compounding rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like EACC or SE11 to check the definitions of the characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.