How To Fix TE106 - Variable characteristics not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Variable characteristics not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE106 - Variable characteristics not maintained ?

  The SAP error message TE106, which states "Variable characteristics not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with variables in queries or reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary characteristics for a variable that is expected to be defined in the query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variable Definition: The variable that is being referenced in the report or query has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot resolve the variable characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the query or report was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the variable definitions may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant query or report in the SAP system.
  Check if the variable is defined correctly in the query. You can do this by navigating to the query definition and reviewing the variable settings.
  Ensure that all required characteristics for the variable are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If the variable characteristics are missing, you will need to maintain them. This can typically be done in the query designer or the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSRT for reporting).
  Define the variable characteristics as needed, ensuring that they align with the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the query is configured correctly and that all necessary fields and variables are included.
  Validate the query settings to ensure that they are appropriate for the data being queried.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including variable definitions.
  If not, you may need to manually recreate the variable in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variables and characteristics in question.
  Check the user roles and authorizations to confirm that they have the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for executing queries), RSA1 (for data warehousing), and others that may be pertinent to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the TE106 error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to query design and variable management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE106 error and ensure that your queries and reports function correctly.