How To Fix IH143 - Display of characteristics switched off; function is not executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Display of characteristics switched off; function is not executed

What causes this issue?

In list editing for technical objects, you want to choose, manage, or
change a layout for characteristics. This is not possible because you
have not switched on the display of characteristics.

How to fix this error?

To switch on the display of characteristics, select the relevant
technical objects in the list and choose <ZK>Settings</> -> <ZK>
Show/Hide Classification</>.
If the system finds more than one class for the selected technical
objects, choose one or more of the classes for displaying the cha
racteristics. The system displays the characteristics in their own
columns as defined in the user-specific or standard layout that has been
defined.
By choosing the <ZK>Layout for Characteristics</> pushbutton, you can
change the current layout, choose a different layout, or choose <ZK>
Manage layout</> to define a standard layout as the default as well as
create user-specific layouts.
<ZH>Note</>:
If the technical objects you selected in the list do not have any
classification characteristics, the display of characteristics remains
switched off.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH143 - Display of characteristics switched off; function is not executed ?

  The SAP error message IH143, which states "Display of characteristics switched off; function is not executed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to display certain characteristics of a technical object or maintenance order because the display of these characteristics has been disabled.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The display of characteristics may have been turned off in the configuration settings for the specific object type or in the user profile settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristics.
  Object Type Settings: The specific object type (e.g., equipment, functional location) may not be configured to display characteristics.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that prevent the display of characteristics for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant object type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section (e.g., Plant Maintenance or Customer Service) and check if the display of characteristics is enabled.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view characteristics. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Object Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are working with is set up to display characteristics. This can be checked in the object type configuration.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to check if there are any system-wide settings that might be affecting the display of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code, ensure that it is the correct one for the operation you are trying to perform. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PM/CS, such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IL01 (Create Functional Location).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to characteristics and object management in PM/CS for a deeper understanding of how these features work.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 the cause of the IH143 error and implement a solution to resolve it.