How To Fix /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE021 - Value range structure &2 does not contain characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Value range structure &2 does not contain characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE021 - Value range structure &2 does not contain characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE021 indicates that there is an issue with a value range structure in the context of characteristics in SAP. Specifically, it means that the characteristic specified (denoted as &1) is not found within the value range structure (denoted as &2). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with characteristics in configuration or reporting.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the specified value range structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the value range structure may not include the characteristic you are trying to reference.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the value range structure was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the value range structure and verify that the characteristic &1 is indeed included in the structure &2.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the structure.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Definition:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to use is properly defined in the system. Check if it exists in the relevant tables and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the value range structure and the characteristics. This can help identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can set breakpoints and analyze the program logic to see where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SPRO (Customizing) to check the definitions and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.