How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES117 - Characteristic (&1) for PM_ID (&2) and PLID (&3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic (&1) for PM_ID (&2) and PLID (&3) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES117 - Characteristic (&1) for PM_ID (&2) and PLID (&3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES117 indicates that a specific characteristic for a given PM_ID (Plant Maintenance ID) and PLID (Planning ID) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or related modules when the system is trying to access or process data that is not defined or available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the given PM_ID and PLID.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly linked to the PM_ID or PLID.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the data being processed, leading to the system not finding the expected characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the characteristic may not have been included or properly activated in the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review PM_ID and PLID: Ensure that the PM_ID and PLID being used are correct and that they are associated with the expected characteristics.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the PM module to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and linked correctly.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific characteristics and their expected configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.