How To Fix FSH_CIF_MESSAGES026 - Characteristic corresponding to Customizing &1 &2 not found in class &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_CIF_MESSAGES - Message Class for CIF Transfer

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Characteristic corresponding to Customizing &1 &2 not found in class &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES026 - Characteristic corresponding to Customizing &1 &2 not found in class &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES026 indicates that a characteristic corresponding to a specific customizing entry is not found in the specified class. This error typically occurs in the context of the CIF (Core Interface) integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the customizing settings does not exist in the class specified.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to the material or object may not have the required characteristic defined.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer between the ERP and APO systems, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the CIF settings, particularly in the mapping of characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the class in question (transaction code CL02) and verify that the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the class configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., CIF customizing) to ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and mapped.
  Ensure that the customizing entries for the material or object are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the ERP and APO systems to ensure that all necessary data is synchronized.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor and analyze CIF messages and errors.
  
  
  
  Re-Transfer Data:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added or modified, you may need to re-transfer the data from ERP to APO to ensure that the changes are reflected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CIF and characteristics to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CIF: CIF Monitoring and Error Handling
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CIF Configuration: Familiarize yourself with CIF configuration settings, especially those related to characteristics and classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.