How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL009 - Characteristic with internal number &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL - Messages for Material Management (Basic Material)

• Message number: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL009 - Characteristic with internal number &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL009 indicates that a characteristic with the specified internal number could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with material data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic with the internal number specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the characteristic may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that store characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) to check if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the material data.
  
  
  
  Review Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly configured to use the characteristic. Check the material master data and the classification settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries. This may involve checking the classification data and related tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristics), MM02 (Change Material), and CL02 (Change Class).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  EHS Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the EHS module to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.