How To Fix G00887 - No characteristics exist in the field catalog yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 887

• Message text: No characteristics exist in the field catalog yet

What causes this issue?

The field catalog is the collection of available characteristics. SAP
delivers some predefined characteristics, for exawmple the
consolidation unit. These are possibly necessary for creating further
characteristics (for example you need the characteristic consolidation
unit for creating attributes for the consolidation unit). You have not
yet transferred these characteristics to your field catalog.

System Response

The program for the reorganisation of the field catalogs is
automatically called up, which the delivered characteristics copy in to
the field catalog.

How to fix this error?

Choose the delivered characteristics, which you require for further
processing and execute the program. You can repeat the program run at a
later point in time, by executing the function <LS>Extras -> Field
catalog -> Reorganisieren</>, in the characteristic processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00887 - No characteristics exist in the field catalog yet ?

  The SAP error message G00887, which states "No characteristics exist in the field catalog yet," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis tools within SAP, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any characteristics defined in the field catalog for the specific query or report you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Not Defined: The field catalog for the query or report has not been defined or is incomplete.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have been properly set up or may not contain any characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in the field catalog.
  Query Configuration: The query may not have been configured correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics in the field catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for reporting) and check the field catalog settings.
  Ensure that the characteristics are defined and properly configured in the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly set up and contains the necessary characteristics.
  Check if the data source has been activated and is populated with data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in the field catalog.
  Review the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Query Design:
  
  If you are using a query in SAP BW, open the query designer and check the characteristics included in the query.
  Make sure that the required characteristics are added to the query.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh:
  
  If changes have been made to the data source or field catalog, consider refreshing or rebuilding the query to ensure it picks up the latest configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for reporting) and RSA1 (for data warehousing) to troubleshoot further.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for deeper analysis and support.