How To Fix IG206 - No characteristic located for class &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IG - Permits (Maintenance of Master Data, Classification)

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No characteristic located for class &1

What causes this issue?

Class &V1& is entered for the permit group. No characteristics are
assigned to this class.
As a result, it is not possible to uniquely determine whether automatic
determination of permits was activated or not.

System Response

The program cannot carry out automatic determination of approvals via
the classification system correctly. The program is therefore
terminated for security reasons.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IG206 - No characteristic located for class &1 ?

  The SAP error message IG206 "No characteristic located for class &1" typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with the classification system for materials or other objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic associated with the specified class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The class specified in the error message does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can happen if the class was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The object you are trying to classify may not be assigned to the correct class or may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristics of the class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP (Transaction CL02 for changing classes).
  Verify that the class specified in the error message has characteristics assigned to it. If not, you may need to add the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the object (e.g., material) you are trying to classify is correctly assigned to the class in question.
  Check if the object has the required characteristics filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the classification data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no broken links between classes and characteristics. This can often be done through specific SAP reports or transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to classification and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.