How To Fix M5175 - No descriptions could be found for the characteristic <&1>(&2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 175

• Message text: No descriptions could be found for the characteristic <&1>(&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5175 - No descriptions could be found for the characteristic <&1>(&2). ?

  The SAP error message M5175, which states "No descriptions could be found for the characteristic <&1>(&2)," typically occurs in the context of material management or when dealing with characteristics in classification systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific characteristic that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The characteristic in question may not have been properly defined or may lack a description in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic might not be assigned to the relevant class or object.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the descriptions of the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists and has a description.
  If it does not have a description, you can add one.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check if the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant class.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the class and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction code CL20N to check for inconsistencies in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic descriptions.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CL20N: Class and Characteristic Consistency Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for M5175 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classes to ensure proper setup and usage.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5175 error and ensure that the characteristic descriptions are correctly defined and accessible in your SAP system.