How To Fix MDC_GENERIC_APPL_SRV001 - Characteristic name and characteristic no. not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GENERIC_APPL_SRV -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Characteristic name and characteristic no. not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GENERIC_APPL_SRV001 - Characteristic name and characteristic no. not defined ?

  The SAP error message MDC_GENERIC_APPL_SRV001 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic name or characteristic number that is expected in the process being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic name or number referenced in the transaction or process does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics may not have been properly defined in the relevant customizing settings or may not be activated for the specific application area.
  Data Model Issues: If you are working with a specific data model, the characteristics may not be included in that model.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the characteristics may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where characteristics are defined.
  Verify that the characteristic name and number are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  If applicable, check the data model configuration to ensure that the characteristics are included in the model you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables (e.g., MDC_CHAR or similar) for the existence of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific characteristics you are working with. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.