How To Fix EAMWS_RISK003 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMWS_RISK - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMWS_RISK003 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EAMWS_RISK003, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced by the placeholder &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction or program that is trying to access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where characteristics are defined.
  Verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you follow the correct steps to define a new characteristic.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the code to ensure that it references the correct characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its usage within the EAM module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EAM and the specific characteristic to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for EAM to understand how characteristics are used and configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.