How To Fix /IBS/RB002 - Value for &1 with characteristic value &2 and &3 does not exist

/IBS/RB002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Value for &1 with characteristic value &2 and &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB002 - Value for &1 with characteristic value &2 and &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB002 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics and values in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) or similar modules. This error occurs when the system is unable to find a specific value for a characteristic in the context of a particular object or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristics and their values may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system being unable to find the expected values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics in the relevant module (e.g.,