How To Fix KX118 - There is no maintenance view for the characteristic chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 118

• Message text: There is no maintenance view for the characteristic chosen

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a view for characteristic value maintenance.

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?

This is a characteristic which is referenced from another SAP
component. Use the relevant application menu for maintaining and
displaying master data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX118 - There is no maintenance view for the characteristic chosen ?

  The SAP error message KX118, which states "There is no maintenance view for the characteristic chosen," typically occurs in the context of working with characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the configuration of characteristics in the context of controlling or product costing.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Maintenance View: The characteristic you are trying to access does not have a corresponding maintenance view defined in the system. This can happen if the characteristic was not properly set up or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the absence of a maintenance view.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance view for the characteristic.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) and verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the characteristic has a maintenance view defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Maintenance View:
  
  If the maintenance view is missing, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the characteristic in the appropriate configuration settings.
  You can also check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class or object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its maintenance view. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristics and maintenance views to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check for any system inconsistencies or errors. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or technical support.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create/Change Characteristic), CL02 (Change Class), and KKS1 (Costing Run).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on characteristics and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX118 error and implement a suitable solution.