How To Fix IDFIPAYM_MSG012 - Characteristic values not defined in customizing for &1/&2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIPAYM_MSG - Payment Formats - messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Characteristic values not defined in customizing for &1/&2/&3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFIPAYM_MSG012 - Characteristic values not defined in customizing for &1/&2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message IDFIPAYM_MSG012, which states "Characteristic values not defined in customizing for &1/&2/&3/&4," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where characteristics and their values are defined for various objects.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to access characteristic values that have not been defined in the customizing settings for the specified object types. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) represent specific identifiers related to the characteristics, such as the characteristic type, the object type, or other relevant identifiers.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining characteristics and their values.
  Ensure that the characteristic values for the specified object types are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Values:
  
  If the characteristic values are indeed missing, you will need to create them. This can usually be done in the customizing settings where you define characteristics for the relevant object types.
  
  
  
  Review Object Types:
  
  Verify that the object types you are working with are correctly set up and that they correspond to the characteristics you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and values relevant to your implementation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IDFIPAYM_MSG012 error message.