How To Fix LB117 - Characteristic & is no longer valid => &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic & is no longer valid => &

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.Characteristic>characteristic</> &V1& is not allowed for
proportion or product units.
This is possibly because
The characteristic is not assigned to the batch class of the material.
The <DS:GLOS.Organisational_area>organizational area</> '&V3&' is not
assigned to the characteristic in the batch class.
The data format of the characteristic does not permit the allocation of
proportion or product units. The following criteria must have been
fulfilled:
<ZK><ZH>Characteristic value assignment</></>
Single value
<ZK><ZH>Data type</></>
Numeric
<ZK><ZH>Format specifications</></>
No negative values
<ZK><ZH>Input control</></>
No interval values allowed
The following entries are no longer possible:
The planned value can no longer be maintained.
The 'leading proportion' indicator cannot be set.
The 'valuation based on proportion quantity' indicator cannot be set.

System Response

The entries that are not allowed are reset to the values that were
valid before the incorrect values were entered.

How to fix this error?

Please check the characteristic and batch class of the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB117 - Characteristic & is no longer valid => & ?

  The SAP error message LB117 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system is no longer valid. This typically occurs in the context of materials management, where characteristics are used to classify materials or products in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Deactivation: The characteristic may have been deactivated or deleted in the classification system.
  Change in Classification: The material or object you are trying to classify may have undergone changes that affect its classification.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Status: Verify if the characteristic is still active in the classification system. You can do this by navigating to the classification view in SAP and checking the status of the characteristic.
  Reassign or Update Characteristics: If the characteristic is no longer valid, you may need to reassign a valid characteristic to the material or update the classification data accordingly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the classification data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic) to manage characteristics.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, including how characteristics are created, modified, and assigned to objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.