How To Fix FTI005 - Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) not defined

What causes this issue?

The system does not recognize field name &V1& ( &V2& ).

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Use a different field name or make a development request for subject
area &V3& to support characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI005 - Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) not defined ?

  The SAP error message FTI005, which states "Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define properties or attributes of objects.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is trying to reference a characteristic (identified by &1) that has not been defined in the system. The second part of the message (&2) usually provides additional context, such as the characteristic type or the specific object type that is being referenced.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The characteristic is not assigned to the relevant object type or class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is expected but not found.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the characteristic may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTI005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic identified by &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct object type or class. You can check this in the transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) or CL03 (Display Class).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a specific module (like RE-FX), ensure that all necessary configurations related to characteristics are completed. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the relevant IMG (Implementation Guide) sections.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the data being processed to ensure that it is consistent and that all required characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02 - Class Maintenance
  CL03 - Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP's support services for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FTI005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.