How To Fix M-405 - Description for characteristic & could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M- -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Description for characteristic & could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M-405 - Description for characteristic & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message M-405, which states "Description for characteristic & could not be read," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to retrieve the description for a specific characteristic associated with a material or a classification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic may not have been defined properly in the system, or the description for that characteristic is missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the characteristics themselves.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic is defined correctly and has a description.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the classification system in transaction CL02 (Class) to ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the class.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the characteristic.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics for a better understanding of how they work within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.