How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_TOOL257 - Characteristic &1 does not exist (parameter &2)

EHPRC_RCS_TOOL257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist (parameter &2)

What causes this issue?

You specified mapped characteristic &V1& in parameter &V2&. This
characteristic (&V1&) is not defined in the system.

System Response

The mapping is not transferred to database table <LS>EHPRCC_EC2MAP
</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer the mapping of characteristic &V3& to
characteristic &V1& to the new data model, proceed as follows:
Create characteristic &V1& and assign it to the required value
assignment type (class).
Run the report again to transfer the mapping.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL257 - Characteristic &1 does not exist (parameter &2) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL257 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) does not exist for the given parameter (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with regulatory compliance or risk assessment tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the setup of the relevant data.
  Incorrect Parameter: The parameter being referenced may not be correctly linked to the characteristic, or it may be incorrectly specified in the transaction or program being executed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic or parameter tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under the EHS module).
  Verify that the characteristic specified in the error message exists and is correctly