How To Fix NAA196 - The characteristics catalog is missing for usage level &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 196

• Message text: The characteristics catalog is missing for usage level &1

What causes this issue?

The characteristic catalog is missing for usage aggregation level &V1&.
The possible characteristics cannot be determined.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The fields of structure &V3& should have been read. However, the
structure does not exist, or contains no fields, or could not be read.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA196 - The characteristics catalog is missing for usage level &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA196 indicates that the characteristics catalog is missing for a specified usage level. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics catalogs are used to define the attributes of materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristics Catalog: The characteristics catalog for the specified usage level has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the classification system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the required catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristics catalog was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics catalog.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA196 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Catalog:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristics) or CL03 (Display Characteristics) and check if the characteristics catalog for the specified usage level exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CL01 (Create Characteristics).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the classification system is properly configured. Check the settings in transaction code SPRO under the relevant sections for classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the catalog was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the characteristics catalog if it was not successfully moved to the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics catalog. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the classification system and characteristics catalogs for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristics
  CL02: Change Characteristics
  CL03: Display Characteristics
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the classification system and characteristics management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the NAA196 error in your SAP system.