How To Fix ISU_UIL223 - The characteristic name &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_UIL - Message class for UPIL

• Message number: 223

• Message text: The characteristic name &1 does not exist.

What causes this issue?

Either the characteristic name does not exist or is not assigned to any
reference product of the reference product group.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign the characteristic name to any reference product of the reference
product group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_UIL223 - The characteristic name &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message ISU_UIL223, which states "The characteristic name &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when the system is unable to find a specified characteristic in the context of a query or report. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name specified in the query or report may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic may not exist in the system, either because it has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant data model or InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Verify the spelling and format of the characteristic name in the query or report. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE84 (Repository Information System) to check if the characteristic exists in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check Configuration: If the characteristic is part of a custom development or configuration, ensure that it is correctly set up in the relevant data model or InfoObject.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the characteristic to ensure that it is being used correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific characteristic or error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE84, SE80, and SU53 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.