How To Fix FINB_FUNC_SERVICES012 - Error when executing assignment &1: characteristic &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_FUNC_SERVICES - Derivations

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error when executing assignment &1: characteristic &2 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_FUNC_SERVICES012 - Error when executing assignment &1: characteristic &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message FINB_FUNC_SERVICES012 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a characteristic in a financial application, such as SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). The error message states that a specific characteristic (identified by &2) is not available when executing an assignment (identified by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the assignment does not exist in the system or is not available in the context in which it is being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial application that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the master data or transaction data that are required for the assignment.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the assignment may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Availability:
  
  Verify that the characteristic (&2) exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings or master data.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and available for the specific assignment type (&1).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the financial application. Ensure that all necessary characteristics are properly defined and assigned.
  If you are using a custom characteristic, ensure that it has been correctly implemented and activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all required data entries are present. This may involve checking master data, transaction data, and any related tables.
  If necessary, run any relevant reports or transactions to identify and correct inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the assignment has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check configuration or data (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SE16 for data tables).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.