How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C114 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in entity &2; Chara. will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in entity &2; Chara. will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C114 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in entity &2; Chara. will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C114 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified entity (denoted as &2). As a result, the characteristic will be ignored in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined for the entity in question. This could happen if the characteristic was deleted, not created, or if there is a mismatch in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The entity may not be configured to include the characteristic you are trying to reference. This can occur if the configuration settings were not properly set up.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or configuration that lead to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP and verify if the characteristic &1 is defined for the entity &2.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration to include it.
  
  
  
  Review Entity Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the entity &2 is correctly configured to include the characteristic &1. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  If necessary, add the characteristic to the entity configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data model to ensure that all characteristics and entities are correctly linked and defined.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configuration and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the characteristic is now recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from 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.