How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C218 - Value range &1 for characteristic &2 exists, but chara. does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Value range &1 for characteristic &2 exists, but chara. does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C218 - Value range &1 for characteristic &2 exists, but chara. does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C218 indicates that there is a value range defined for a characteristic, but the characteristic itself does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of variant configuration or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a deletion or a misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may reference a characteristic that has not been created or has been incorrectly named.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the characteristic may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the characteristic definitions and the value ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Value Ranges:
  
  If the characteristic exists, check the value ranges defined for it. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that they correspond to the existing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is referencing a non-existent characteristic, update the configuration to reference the correct characteristic or create the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues related to characteristics and value ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific configuration or characteristics you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.