How To Fix TE818 - Characteristic & has no check table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Characteristic & has no check table

What causes this issue?

There is no validation table for the given characteristic.
Characteristics without validation tables can not be used in complete
portfolio hierarchies.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the definition of the portfolio hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE818 - Characteristic & has no check table ?

  The SAP error message TE818 indicates that a characteristic in a variant configuration scenario does not have an associated check table. This typically occurs when you are working with characteristics in the context of variant configuration, where certain characteristics are expected to have a check table to validate their values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Table: The characteristic in question has not been assigned a check table in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not know which values are valid for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been incorrectly configured or not fully set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the check table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Check Table:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if a check table is assigned. If not, you need to assign a check table that contains the valid values for this characteristic.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly configured in the context of the variant configuration.
  Check if the characteristic is marked as a "class characteristic" and if it is linked to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic.
  You may want to run consistency checks or validation reports to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring characteristics and check tables.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Create Characteristic
  CT05 - Change Characteristic
  CL02 - Change Class
  CU01 - Create Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TE818 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how characteristics and check tables work together is crucial for resolving this error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.