How To Fix FTHM_BUCKET101 - Characteristic &1 not valid for comp. code &2; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTHM_BUCKET - Message class for package FTHM_BUCKET

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not valid for comp. code &2; check Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a characteristic (field name) as set in the Customizing activity
<ZK>Specify Field Names for Bucket Definition</> (<AB>THMBUV_BUCKET</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTHM_BUCKET101 - Characteristic &1 not valid for comp. code &2; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message FTHM_BUCKET101 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not valid for the specified company code (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or reporting, particularly when dealing with characteristics that are expected to be associated with certain company codes in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined or not valid for the specified company code in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the company code may not include the characteristic you are trying to use, or it may not be properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section where characteristics are defined for the company code.
  Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to use is indeed valid for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic:
  
  Verify that the characteristic (e.g., a specific account, cost center, or other financial attribute) is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the characteristic is active and properly linked to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the characteristic and the company code to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  If necessary, update or correct the master data to align with the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG), SE11 (to check table definitions), or SE16 (to view table data) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FTHM_BUCKET101 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and company codes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.