How To Fix R3119 - Missing table entry for characteristic & or error in entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Missing table entry for characteristic & or error in entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3119 - Missing table entry for characteristic & or error in entry ?

  The SAP error message R3119, which states "Missing table entry for characteristic & or error in entry," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the material master. This error indicates that there is a missing entry in the characteristic table or that there is an issue with the data entry related to a characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Entry: The characteristic that is being referenced does not have a corresponding entry in the relevant table (e.g., the characteristic value table).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the characteristic, such as incorrect values or formats.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined and has the necessary entries.
  Ensure that the characteristic values are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the material.
  If the material is a configurable material, ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration Profiles:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the material using transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile) to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data entered for the characteristic is valid and adheres to the expected formats and values.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics in question.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Material Management for more detailed information on characteristics and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R3119 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.