How To Fix KX121 - No display view exists for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 121

• Message text: No display view exists for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

No display view for the chosen characteristic.

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?

Inform your system administrator. (Help or customizing view must be
generated.)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX121 - No display view exists for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KX121 ("No display view exists for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to display or analyze data related to a characteristic that does not have a corresponding display view defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with reports, queries, or data analysis tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Display View: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic you are trying to analyze does not have a display view defined in the system. This can happen if the characteristic is newly created or if it has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObject or the data model that prevents the display view from being generated or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic or its associated data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) and check the configuration of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that a display view is defined for the characteristic. If not, you may need to create or modify the display view.
  
  
  
  Create Display View:
  
  If the display view does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the relevant InfoObject and defining the display attributes.
  Make sure to activate the changes after creating or modifying the display view.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) that uses the characteristic is properly configured and activated.
  If necessary, re-activate the data model to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the appropriate roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic or module you are working with for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance, RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench, and SE11 for Data Dictionary.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message KX121.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX121 error and successfully display the desired characteristic in SAP.