How To Fix LM357 - Error while reading DDIC information for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Error while reading DDIC information for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to transfer a characteristic from Market Risk into Limit
Management. During this process a technical error occurred.

System Response

The characteristic was not transferred to Limit Management.

How to fix this error?

In the analysis structure, check that the characteristic is consistent.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM357 - Error while reading DDIC information for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message LM357, which states "Error while reading DDIC information for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the Data Dictionary (DDIC) information for a specific characteristic, which is often related to master data or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The characteristic specified in the error message may not exist in the Data Dictionary or may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from reading the characteristic information.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to characteristics or master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists in the Data Dictionary. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definition.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing user roles and profiles.
  Transport Logs: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  Database Consistency Check: Run database consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like DB02 or SE14.
  Reconfigure: If the characteristic is part of a configuration that has been changed, review the configuration settings to ensure they are correct.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check), DB02 (Database Performance), SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to LM357 or characteristics in the SAP Support Portal for additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to characteristics in the context of the specific module (e.g., WM, LE) for more context on how characteristics are used and configured.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.