How To Fix EHSB_RC019 - Charac. &1 (parameter &2) is not phrase-enabled and has no fixed values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHSB_RC - Compliance Check

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Charac. &1 (parameter &2) is not phrase-enabled and has no fixed values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHSB_RC019 - Charac. &1 (parameter &2) is not phrase-enabled and has no fixed values ?

  The SAP error message EHSB_RC019 indicates that a characteristic in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module is not phrase-enabled and does not have fixed values defined. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a context where it is expected to have predefined values or phrases, but it has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Not Phrase-Enabled: The characteristic is not configured to use phrases, which means it cannot utilize the phrase management functionality in SAP.
  No Fixed Values: The characteristic does not have any fixed values assigned to it, which means there are no predefined options for users to select from.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristic in the EHS module, leading to this error when trying to use it in a specific transaction or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT02 (Change Characteristic) in SAP.
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set to be phrase-enabled if it is intended to use phrases.
  If it should have fixed values, make sure to define those values in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Define Fixed Values:
  
  If the characteristic should have fixed values, you can define them in the characteristic configuration.
  Navigate to the "Values" tab in the characteristic configuration and add the necessary fixed values.
  
  
  
  Phrase Management:
  
  If you want to enable phrase management, you may need to configure the phrases for the characteristic. This can be done in the transaction CUNI (Maintain Unit of Measure) or through the relevant EHS configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the characteristic in the relevant transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring characteristics in the EHS module.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Create Characteristic
  CT02 - Change Characteristic
  CUNI - Maintain Unit of Measure
  
  
  EHS Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the EHS module to ensure that all necessary characteristics are properly defined and enabled.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or EHS functional team for further assistance.