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

/PM0/ABH_MESSAGE021 - Overview

• 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.
  
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